Siemens, GE, Bosch: Typical Architectures of Industrial Control Systems, Control Security, and the Future

Siemens, GE, Bosch: Typical Architectures of Industrial Control Systems, Control Security, and the Future

↑ Click on the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us Source: PwC China Members can enter the member download area to obtain more related materials~ Introduction Hello everyone, I am Xiao Zhi, the host of Smart Manufacturing Home~ Previously, we discussed various industrial software such as PLM, ERP, MES/MOM, APS, SCADA, and also talked about … Read more

PLC Security Assurance: Chip-Level Security Hardening and Building Hardware Trust Roots!

PLC Security Assurance: Chip-Level Security Hardening and Building Hardware Trust Roots!

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes > With the advent of the Industry 4.0 era, PLC security has become a top priority in industrial control systems. Are you also pondering: – How can PLC systems withstand increasingly severe cyber attacks? – What exactly is a hardware trust root? Why is it so important? – How should … Read more

High Reliability Design Methods for PCBs in Industrial Control Systems

High Reliability Design Methods for PCBs in Industrial Control Systems

In modern industrial control systems, the reliability of PCBs directly affects the stability and lifespan of the entire system. Industrial environments often face harsh conditions such as high temperatures, high humidity, vibration, and electromagnetic interference, which impose strict requirements on PCB design. This article will explore high reliability design methods for PCBs in industrial control … 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

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

In-Depth Analysis of SCADA Systems and Three Major Industrial Control Systems: PLC, DCS, and FCS

In-Depth Analysis of SCADA Systems and Three Major Industrial Control Systems: PLC, DCS, and FCS

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are the core support of modern industrial fields, encompassing various types of control systems, among which the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Fieldbus Control System (FCS) are the most critical. These systems are not only widely used in power, water … 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

Cybersecurity Issues of Sensors in Industrial Systems

Cybersecurity Issues of Sensors in Industrial Systems

Author | Antai Technology 【Abstract】Methods used in industry to protect instruments from unauthorized modifications include hardware write protection switches on instruments, software write protection passwords on instruments, passwords for remotely managing instruments’ IMS/AMS, and various unique protections provided by SIS solutions. Utilizing these protective measures, Project 12, aided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, … Read more