Industrial Control Systems

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Quantitative Assessment of Industrial Control System Security

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Quantitative Assessment of Industrial Control System Security

In recent years, security incidents involving industrial control systems have been frequent, and there is a lack of effective quantitative risk assessment methods domestically. To address this issue, a quantitative assessment method for industrial control system security based on the combination of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and attack tree models is proposed. This method establishes … Read more

The ICS Cyber Kill Chain

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The ICS Cyber Kill Chain

The ICS Cyber Kill Chain The ICS Cyber Kill Chain is a report written by Michael J. Assante and Robert M. Lee of the SANS Institute, published in 2015. This report describes the specific processes attackers use to target ICS and abstracts these processes into the ICS Cyber Kill Chain. The report outlines two phases … Read more

Industrial Internet Pilot Demonstration · Case Study | Issue 4: Innovative Practices in Network Security Protection for Industrial Control Systems by Luan Technology

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Industrial Internet Pilot Demonstration · Case Study | Issue 4: Innovative Practices in Network Security Protection for Industrial Control Systems by Luan Technology

Editor’s Note: To implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on new industrialization and promote the innovative development strategy of the industrial internet in Beijing, the Beijing Communications Administration has vigorously advanced the high-quality development of the industrial internet in Beijing through relevant activities. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, … Read more

Overview of Information Security Software and Monitoring for Industrial Control Systems

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Overview of Information Security Software and Monitoring for Industrial Control Systems

Abstract This article discusses the development of information security software and monitoring for industrial control systems, introduces the architecture of information security software and monitoring for industrial control systems, and provides a detailed analysis of information security software and monitoring across various layers including the field device layer, field control layer, process monitoring layer, manufacturing … Read more

Design of Security Protection Technology System for Industrial Control Systems

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Introduction Industrial Control Systems (ICS) refer to the collection of personnel, hardware, policies, and software that affect the safety (Safety), information security (Security), and reliable operation of industrial production processes, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and relevant information systems such … Read more

Top Ten Security Issues Facing Industrial Control Systems

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Top Ten Security Issues Facing Industrial Control Systems

Author | Green Alliance Technology With the continuous advancement of strategies such as Germany’s Industry 4.0, America’s Industrial Internet, and China’s Manufacturing 2025, along with the integrated development of new generation information technologies like the Internet of Things, cloud computing, big data, and 5G, industrial production networks are gradually interconnected with office networks, the Internet, … Read more