Industry is the lifeblood of a nation’s economy and a reflection of its comprehensive national strength. Currently, China is at a critical juncture in its transition from “Made in China” to “Intelligent Manufacturing in China.” Industrial Control Systems (ICS), as the core of the industrial system, are widely used in fields such as power, aerospace, … Read more
★ Beijing Tianrongxin Network Security Technology Co., Ltd. Zhang Yun Abstract: The “Information Security Technology – Maturity Model for Information Security Protection Capability in Industrial Control Systems” (hereinafter referred to as the “Maturity Model”) serves as a national standard, providing a systematic maturity assessment framework for information security protection in industrial control systems, aimed at … Read more
Industrial control systems sound impressive, but in reality, they are just a combination of hardware and software aimed at making machines operate according to our intentions. Whenever networks are involved, security issues are always present. Stop clinging to the “five-layer architecture”; today we will explore how many security vulnerabilities are hidden within these seemingly robust … Read more
One day, the cybersecurity monitoring center of an oil and gas company received a series of alarm signals indicating abnormal behavior in some of its production control systems. After a thorough investigation, it was discovered that certain critical control nodes were receiving abnormal commands from the internal network, suspected to be an external attacker attempting … Read more
2016 was a fruitful year for China’s industrial control system information security market, especially with significant breakthroughs in relevant laws, regulations, and standards. The Industrial Control System Information Security Industry Alliance (ICSISIA) has specially compiled and published the top ten news events in China’s industrial control system information security for 2016. Let’s take a closer … Read more
On the afternoon of March 26, 2025, the 2025 Annual Academic Committee Meeting of the Key Laboratory for Safety and Reliability Assessment of Industrial Control Systems (hereinafter referred to as the “Key Laboratory”) was grandly held in Beijing. The meeting was jointly organized by the China Electronics Information Industry Development Research Institute and China Huadian … Read more
Click the blue text to follow immediately 1. What is an Industrial Control System? An industrial control system may sound abstract at first, but its task is quite concrete:real-time monitoring of production lines, ensuring precise operation of equipment, and stable data transmission. For example In an automotive manufacturing workshop, robotic arms can precisely weld car … Read more
The safety issues in industrial control systems should not be underestimated. In my over ten years of maintenance experience with industrial control systems, I have found that many factory PLC programs have security vulnerabilities. These seemingly minor flaws can lead to equipment damage, production interruptions, and even safety accidents. Today, I will share common logic … Read more
The security of industrial automation systems is a key focus in the modern industrial control field, especially for industrial control systems involving Siemens PLCs. How to implement level protection (referred to as “level protection”) has become an unavoidable topic for engineers.This article will interpret how to implement level protection requirements in Siemens PLC systems from … Read more
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are automation control systems used in industrial production, manufacturing processes, and facility management, designed to achieve real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of production processes.ICS are core components for achieving automation, improving production efficiency, ensuring safety, and reducing manual intervention. They are widely used in industries such as oil, chemicals, electricity, metallurgy, … Read more