The ISA99 Committee (which develops the ISA/IEC 62443 series) clearly outlines four key consequences of compromising an Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS):
Endangerment of public or employee safety
Loss of public confidence
Violation of regulatory requirements
Loss of proprietary or confidential information
Economic and operational losses
“Increased product sales” is not listed — in fact, a compromise would likely result in the opposite, such as brand damage and loss of customer trust.
“The scope of the ISA99 Committee includes addressing risks such as the endangerment of public safety, loss of information, and economic harm arising from cyber incidents affecting IACS.”
— ISA/IEC 62443-1-1:2007, Clause 1 – Scope and Purpose
[References:, ISA/IEC 62443-1-1:2007 – Clause 1, ISA99 Committee Charter and Scope, ===========, , , , ]
