A tiered security analysis of Industrial Control System Devices

Cyntia Vargas, Michael Langfinger, Birgit Vogel-Heuser

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Abstract

The discussion of threats and vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems has gained popularity during the last decade due to the increase in interest and growing concern to secure these systems. In order to provide an overview of the complete landscape of these threats and vulnerabilities this contribution provides a tiered security analysis of the assets that constitute Industrial Control Systems. The identification of assets is obtained from a generalization of the system's architecture. Additionally, the security analysis is complemented by discussing security countermeasures and solutions that can be used to counteract the vulnerabilities and increase the security of control systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2017 IEEE 15th International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages399-404
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538608371
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Nov 2017
Event15th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2017 - Emden, Germany
Duration: 24 Jul 201726 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2017 IEEE 15th International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2017

Conference

Conference15th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2017
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityEmden
Period24/07/1726/07/17

Keywords

  • Computer Security
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)
  • Industrial Communication
  • Industrial Control Systems (ICSs)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

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