Information Security in Industrial Control Systems

Information Security in Industrial Control Systems

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

2023 Global Engineering Frontiers | Cyber-Physical Security of Industrial Control Systems

2023 Global Engineering Frontiers | Cyber-Physical Security of Industrial Control Systems

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are systems composed of various automation acquisition, monitoring, and control components used for the automated operation and supervision of industrial infrastructure. ICS are mainly divided into data acquisition and monitoring systems, distributed control systems, and programmable logic controllers. Currently, ICS has become the neural hub and operational center of critical national … Read more

Essential Knowledge for Beginners: Three Major Industrial Control Systems PLC, DCS, FCS

Essential Knowledge for Beginners: Three Major Industrial Control Systems PLC, DCS, FCS

With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and field control systems have emerged. The three major control systems in industrial process control are PLC, DCS, and FCS. Some believe that FCS is developed from PLC, while others think it is derived from DCS. FCS has a close relationship with both PLC and … Read more

Research on Network Security Management and Protection of Industrial Internet Devices

Research on Network Security Management and Protection of Industrial Internet Devices

1. Introduction The industrial internet is a product of the integration of new generation information and communication technologies with industrial systems. Ensuring the integration and transformation of industries and building a security assurance system for industrial internet is a prerequisite for the development of industrial internet security. With the trend of network connectivity and data … Read more

Research on PLC Attack Paths in Industrial Control Systems Security

Research on PLC Attack Paths in Industrial Control Systems Security

Abstract PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is a fundamental control device in critical infrastructure, and its security is crucial for the stable operation of the entire control system. However, with the deepening integration of information technology and industrialization, as well as the advancement of Industry 4.0, the information security issues of industrial control systems have become … Read more

Essential Reading for Industrial Control System Security Evaluation

Essential Reading for Industrial Control System Security Evaluation

——Interpretation of “Network Security Level Protection Evaluation Requirements Part 5: Industrial Control System Security Extension Requirements” Editor’s Note The “Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China” Article 31 states, “The state shall implement key protection for critical information infrastructure in important industries and fields such as public communications and information services, energy, transportation, water … Read more

Two Methods for Seamless Integration of Industrial Control Systems: OPC and DDS

Two Methods for Seamless Integration of Industrial Control Systems: OPC and DDS

This article is from “Control Engineering China” (CONTROL ENGINEERING China) March 2017 issue, originally titled: Seamless Integration of IoT with Existing Systems As the number of IoT devices increases, connectivity becomes the biggest barrier. Open Platform Communications (OPC) and Data Distribution Service (DDS) provide two methods for seamless integration of systems, and the choice of … Read more

Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Protection Guide

Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Protection Guide

No.1 New Baseline for Industrial Control System Cybersecurity As the core foundation of industrial production operations, industrial control systems are crucial for economic development, social stability, and national security. To enhance the cybersecurity protection level of industrial control systems, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the MIIT [2011] No. 451 “Notice on Strengthening … Read more

Industrial Control System Cybersecurity: Attack Types and Prevention

Industrial Control System Cybersecurity: Attack Types and Prevention

Catastrophic incidents may result from insecure industrial control systems. Enhancing cybersecurity across the entire system can be achieved through four steps. Despite the fact that cybersecurity has always been a major concern for any industry, it is commonly believed that attacks only lead to loss of proprietary data, becoming victims of espionage, and facing threats … Read more

Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems

Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems

Source: “Intelligent Manufacturing Information Security Technology” (Authors: Qin Zhiguang, Nie Xuyun, Qin Zhen) This book has been published, please see the end for details~ “1. Security Incidents in Industrial Control Systems“ With the deep integration of cyberspace and physical space, the impact of cyber issues on reality is becoming increasingly severe. Industrial control systems, as … Read more