UNE-EN IEC 62960:2020

This document provides guidance on a review methodology for dependability from a technical

perspective that is applicable at all stages of a system life cycle. Application of the guidance

improves dependability of the target item and its life cycle by triggering appropriate actions

against potential dependability problems at appropriate times.

NOTE This document does not cover reviews that necessitate involvement of top management such as reviews

specific to open systems dependability.

It provides guidance for developers, manufacturers, users and third-party independent

reviewers such as consulting organization.

This document describes a dependability review methodology focusing on:

coherence of review activities across life cycle stages and their impact on dependability;

stakeholder identification and how this affects dependability review activities;

the relationships between different types of review;

procedures for effective dependability reviews;

examples of dependability review activities.