Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Grade protection is an important policy for national information security construction, which focuses on constructing, managing, and supervising information systems according to their grade and standards. For industrial control security construction, it should center around moderate security and prioritize key protection, focusing on important business systems from a business perspective. The following principles should be … Read more

Core Technologies of Industrial Control Systems: Real-Time Data Processing and Task Scheduling Mechanism of Mitsubishi PLC

Core Technologies of Industrial Control Systems: Real-Time Data Processing and Task Scheduling Mechanism of Mitsubishi PLC

Today, let’s talk about the real-time data processing and task scheduling mechanism in Mitsubishi PLCs. These two concepts sound impressive, but they essentially refer to how PLCs can timely process data and arrange various tasks. This is crucial for industrial automation! Real-Time Data Processing: PLC’s “Sixth Sense” Basic Concept Real-time data processing simply means that … Read more

Three Major Industrial Control Systems: Divergent or Common Origin?

Three Major Industrial Control Systems: Divergent or Common Origin?

With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and fieldbus control systems have emerged one after another. In some industries, some people believe that FCS is developed from PLC, while others believe that FCS is developed from DCS. There is a close connection between FCS, PLC, and DCS, yet there are essential differences. … Read more

Industrial Control System Information Security: Safeguarding the Invisible Line in the Smart Era

Industrial Control System Information Security: Safeguarding the Invisible Line in the Smart Era

Industrial Control Systems (ICS), as the “nerve center” of national critical infrastructure, directly relate to national economic security, social stability, and the safety of people’s lives and property. However, with the acceleration of digital transformation, the information security threats faced by ICS are becoming increasingly severe. Today, we will delve into the key standards of … Read more

First ATT&CK Knowledge Base for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

First ATT&CK Knowledge Base for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

On January 7, MITRE released the ATT&CK for ICS knowledge base, which mainly introduces the strategies and techniques used by cyber attackers when targeting industrial control systems (ICS), providing a reference for critical infrastructure and other organizations using industrial control systems to assess network risks. Why ICS? First, what is an industrial control system? It … Read more

How to Reduce Threats to Industrial Control System Networks

How to Reduce Threats to Industrial Control System Networks

Abstract Due to aging infrastructure, lack of security planning and design, and insufficient focus on protecting Industrial Control System (ICS) assets, the threats facing ICS networks remain high. The threats facing the infrastructure of Industrial Control System (ICS) networks are continuously increasing, and their complexity is greater than ever before. The increase in both the … Read more

Mastering PLC: Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Networking and Routing

Mastering PLC: Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Networking and Routing

Industrial network communication relies on switching and routing. Today, we will use Siemens PLC to configure industrial network switching and routing management, while discussing common issues and optimization solutions. Project Requirements and Common Issues Industrial networks need to ensure that devices such as PLCs, HMIs, inverters, and IO modules can communicate with each other, while … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Function Blocks: Master in One Week

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Function Blocks: Master in One Week

As a veteran in industrial control with over ten years of experience, I often see many beginners struggling to understand function blocks in PLC programming. Today, I will systematically walk you through the most commonly used function blocks in PLCs. Mastering these basic function blocks will enable you to handle about 80% of industrial control … Read more

Mitsubishi PLC Motion Control for Combined Machine Tool Spindle

Mitsubishi PLC Motion Control for Combined Machine Tool Spindle

In industrial control, many devices have a certain sequence of actions, such as the handling of objects by robotic arms, sorting and packaging of workpieces on assembly lines, and process control on installation machinery. These actions are carried out step by step, and their workflow diagrams can be easily drawn. The automatic processing of workpieces … Read more

PLC Communication Protocol with Siemens PLC

PLC Communication Protocol with Siemens PLC

1. Protocol Reverse Engineering Record (Wireshark Capture Code) # Wireshark filter rule (key fields marked in red)tcp.port == 102 && cotp && s7comm /* Typical handshake message structure 0000 03 00 00 16 11 e0 [TSAP:0x0100] [TSAP:0x0101] 00 00 00 01 00 c0 01 0a |_________| |___| |_____________| |_____________| |_TPKT_| |_COTP_| |S7C| */ #pragma pack(1) … Read more