Lessons Connected Car Makers Can Learn from IoT Experts

Lessons Connected Car Makers Can Learn from IoT Experts

Author: SHAUN KIRBY Translated by: Xiaoyu, Yu Zhiwen, Aileen If we consider cars as the ultimate “objects” in the Internet of Things (IoT), then the “data center on wheels” can draw many lessons from the enterprise data centers of the “Internet of Things”. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has triggered an astonishing … Read more

Industrial Control System Information Security

Industrial Control System Information Security

Quoted from: “Intelligent Manufacturing Information Security Technology” (Authors: Qin Zhiguang, Nie Xuyun, Qin Zhen) This book has been published, for details please see the end~ 「 1. Overview of Industrial Control Systems」 Industrial control systems (ICS) refer to a general term for various types of control systems, including monitoring and data acquisition systems and distributed … Read more

Understanding Industrial Control System Security Standards (GB/T 36324-2018)

Understanding Industrial Control System Security Standards (GB/T 36324-2018)

The security standards for industrial control systems are an important part of the security assurance system for industrial control systems. They play multiple roles in promoting, standardizing, and guiding the security protection work of industrial control systems in various industries. Due to the late overall start of the security protection construction for industrial control systems … Read more

Three Major Threats to Industrial Control Systems

Three Major Threats to Industrial Control Systems

Competitors are becoming increasingly intelligent and efficient, and are also becoming more adept at infiltrating industrial networks. Recent survey data from Booz Allen Hamilton reinforces this fact. The company surveyed 314 companies globally that operate industrial control systems (ICS) and found that 34% experienced more than two data breaches within a year. In 2015, the … Read more

Ransomware Analysis Targeting Industrial Control Systems

Ransomware Analysis Targeting Industrial Control Systems

In mid-May, “WannaCry” began to sweep the globe, affecting over 300,000 computers in more than 150 countries and regions within just a few days. The impact on key industries such as energy, electricity, transportation, healthcare, education, and manufacturing was shocking. Half a month has passed, and while the attacks seem to have subsided, the reality … Read more

From Ukraine Power Grid to German Steel Plant: Five Real Cases of Attacking Industrial Control Systems

From Ukraine Power Grid to German Steel Plant: Five Real Cases of Attacking Industrial Control Systems

70% of IT and operational technology professionals are concerned that cyber attacks could cause physical damage to computer and industrial systems, which not only requires significant financial resources for disaster recovery but can also threaten lives in severe cases. In March of this year, U.S. agencies warned that Russian government entities were conducting extensive attack … Read more

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

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