The boundaries between conventional information technology systems on the corporate and personal ... more The boundaries between conventional information technology systems on the corporate and personal domains and critical infrastructure control systems on the operational domain are becoming increasingly blurred with the evolution of technology, negating the traditional paradigm of "security by obscurity". The use of similar hardware, software and protocols across these domains as well as the cross-boundary transmission of process data are widespread, leading to control systems being exposed to the same cybersecurity threats commonly faced by conventional systems. However, the risks are amplified as control systems manage critical processes and are not typically designed with security as a primary consideration. Attacks specifically targeting control systems have begun to surface in recent years, underlining the seriousness of the matter. Both the technical and human aspects of cybersecurity must be addressed in order for control systems to be more resilient, with appropriate consideration given to their inherent differences with conventional information technology systems. The changing landscape of the energy industry, driven by the growth of sustainable power generation from renewable sources, smart grids and intelligent energy-efficient appliances, gives rise to new cybersecurity challenges that must be factored into the design and development of future infrastructure.
The twin concerns of climate change and energy security are driving the increased penetration of ... more The twin concerns of climate change and energy security are driving the increased penetration of renewable generation in distribution networks. Conventional networks are not designed to handle this change and several technical issues can arise as a result of this.
The boundaries between conventional information technology systems on the corporate and personal ... more The boundaries between conventional information technology systems on the corporate and personal domains and critical infrastructure control systems on the operational domain are becoming increasingly blurred with the evolution of technology, negating the traditional paradigm of "security by obscurity". The use of similar hardware, software and protocols across these domains as well as the cross-boundary transmission of process data are widespread, leading to control systems being exposed to the same cybersecurity threats commonly faced by conventional systems. However, the risks are amplified as control systems manage critical processes and are not typically designed with security as a primary consideration. Attacks specifically targeting control systems have begun to surface in recent years, underlining the seriousness of the matter. Both the technical and human aspects of cybersecurity must be addressed in order for control systems to be more resilient, with appropriate consideration given to their inherent differences with conventional information technology systems. The changing landscape of the energy industry, driven by the growth of sustainable power generation from renewable sources, smart grids and intelligent energy-efficient appliances, gives rise to new cybersecurity challenges that must be factored into the design and development of future infrastructure.
The twin concerns of climate change and energy security are driving the increased penetration of ... more The twin concerns of climate change and energy security are driving the increased penetration of renewable generation in distribution networks. Conventional networks are not designed to handle this change and several technical issues can arise as a result of this.
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