This exSILentia Feature Spotlight highlights the key updates in version 4.15.1, focusing on expanded flexibility, language support, and enhanced cybersecurity modules. The most significant new feature is the introduction of User-Defined Checklists, allowing users to create custom templates for any module within the safety or cybersecurity lifecycle (e.g., PHA, LOPA) and link them across different project tasks. Additionally, the application now supports French and Spanish languages.
For cybersecurity, the risk assessment function has been separated into two distinct modules: the High-Level Risk Assessment (HLRA) and the Detailed Level Risk Assessment (DLRA) (previously a single Cyber PHA module), providing a clearer workflow and the ability to differentiate between hackable and non-hackable countermeasures, thereby improving the rigor and structure of the cyber safety analysis.
Kate Hildenbrandt works for exida as a Product Manager, responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition for exSILentia software and associated products as well as development of customer accounts and outbound marketing activities. She is also focused on providing training and application support to new and existing customers utilizing exSILentia®. She graduated from Lehigh University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. She has over 8 years of professional experience in the gases and chemicals industry, with roles in Process Safety, Project Management, Plant Process Engineering and Project Development.