Industrial Control Systems

A Review of Research on Industrial Control System Security from Northwestern Polytechnical University

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A Review of Research on Industrial Control System Security from Northwestern Polytechnical University

Cite this article JIN Zengwang, JIANG Lingyang, DING Junyi, et al. A Review of Research on Industrial Control System Security [J]. Netinfo Security, 2025, 25(3): 341-363. Background Introduction Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are widely used in industrial and critical infrastructure sectors, encompassing various control systems that play a crucial role in modern industrial production. Industrial … Read more

Fundamentals of Industrial Control Systems: Device Communication

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Fundamentals of Industrial Control Systems: Device Communication

In the previous issue, we outlined the common industrial control devices and software systems in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Today, we will explore the communication protocols between devices and software systems. Before we begin, let’s first understand the topological access relationship between control devices and software: refer to the hierarchical model division of IEC62264-1: L4 … Read more

Fundamentals of Industrial Control Systems

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Fundamentals of Industrial Control Systems

Click the blue text above to follow us What is an Industrial Control System An Industrial Control System is a set of hardware and software systems used to monitor and control industrial processes, ensuring that factories, infrastructure, or production facilities operate automatically, efficiently, and safely according to preset goals. A typical Industrial Control System (ICS) … Read more

Expert Forum: Current Status, Challenges, and Prospects of Autonomous Control Technology in Hydropower Industrial Control Systems

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Expert Forum: Current Status, Challenges, and Prospects of Autonomous Control Technology in Hydropower Industrial Control Systems

Expert Forum Dr. Jin Heping is a leading expert and technical leader in the field of hydropower engineering and renewable energy digitization in China. He currently serves as the Deputy Chief Engineer and Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Committee at the China Three Gorges Corporation. As the overall head of information technology, he … Read more

Industrial Control System Security: Protecting Critical Infrastructure with a “Digital Great Wall”

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1. Introduction: When Motors and Valves Become “Strategic Strongholds” During the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, a substation in Ukraine was precisely struck by “Industroyer2,” causing power outages for tens of thousands of households; in 2021, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident forced a 5,500-kilometer fuel pipeline to “shut down.” Attackers have shifted their focus from traditional IT … Read more

Professional Analysis of Industrial Automatic Control Systems

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The industrial automatic control system, as the central nervous system of modern industry, derives its core value from achieving precise control and efficient collaboration in production processes through intelligent technology. From the collaborative operation of robots on automotive manufacturing assembly lines to the millisecond-level adjustment of temperature and pressure parameters in chemical park DCS systems, … Read more

Interpretation of the Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Protection Guidelines

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Interpretation of the Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Protection Guidelines

Cybersecurity is for the people, and cybersecurity relies on the people —— Protecting high-quality development with high-level security The “Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Protection Guidelines” (hereinafter referred to as the “Protection Guidelines”) issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology provides important guidance for industrial enterprises to enhance their cybersecurity efforts for control systems. … Read more

Industrial Control Systems: The Intelligent Hub of Modern Manufacturing

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Industrial Control Systems: The Intelligent Hub of Modern Manufacturing

Under the backdrop of the Smart Manufacturing 2025 strategy, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) have become a strategic stronghold for national industrial security. From automotive assembly lines to nuclear power plant scheduling, this “invisible command system” is reshaping the industrial landscape with data processing capabilities in the millions per second. 1. Three Revolutions in Technological Evolution … Read more

Guidelines for Industrial Control System Security Protection: From Infrastructure to Security Evaluation Practices

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Guidelines for Industrial Control System Security Protection: From Infrastructure to Security Evaluation Practices

Industrial Control Systems (ICS), as an important component of the national critical information infrastructure, have their security directly related to the stable operation of industrial production and public safety. Under the dual requirements of cybersecurity level protection and commercial password application security assessment, how to systematically build an ICS security protection system has become an … Read more

22 – Cybersecurity Inspection of Industrial Control Systems

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22 - Cybersecurity Inspection of Industrial Control Systems

(In the technical department meeting room of the food factory, Engineer Zhao sits at the main position of the conference table with a laptop, projecting the workshop network topology on the screen. Engineer Zhang flips through the equipment ledger, while Assistant A holds a freshly printed PLC parameter list.) Engineer Zhao (typing on the keyboard): … Read more