What is Industrial Control System (ICS)?

The Industrial Control System (ICS) is a general term used to describe hardware and software integrations with network connections to support critical infrastructure. ICS technologies include, but are not limited to, control and data acquisition controls (SCADA) and distributed control systems (DCSs), automated systems and control systems (IACSs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controls (PACs) terminal (RTU), control server, smart electronic device (IED) and sensor.

Most of the engineering machinery and components used in the manufacturing and operation of power plants, water plants and wastewater, transport industry and other critical infrastructure are stupid, and those who are computerized usually use proprietary protocols. The network he owned was air and protected from the outside world. It has changed over the years and ICS components today are often linked directly or indirectly to the internet.

Progress in smart sensor technology and wireless networks has made the blending of technology (OT) technology with the right and cost effective IT (IT) technology. Despite the benefits of speed improvements, better response to better conditions and reliability brought about by IT / OT convergence, there is a weakness in terms of security.

Target attacks against ICS by terrorists pose a threat to most countries around the world. As the remote telemetry unit used for input change becomes more powerful local control and because the Internet of Things (IoT) and IOT Industries continue to grow, it becomes increasingly important for strategies to protect ICS from security threats into thinking.

Feel free to contact E-SPIN for the solution for your system and operation to reduce risk of your businesses  and organization. We can secure and protect your businesses with our various software security technology, include SCADA, ICS, DCS security.