Welcome back, my aspiring SCADA/ICS cyberwarriors! Let’s begin by congratulating you on your foresight in committing to study SCADA/ICS hacking and security. This is certainly THE most important security issue this decade! In general, SCADA/ICS hacks have been of two types; Hack the protocols (modbus, DNP3, Profitnet, etc); Hack the Human Machine Interface (HMI) In […]
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SCADA/ICS systems are differentiated from traditional information systems in a number of ways. Probably the most important differentiation are the many communication protocols. Unlike traditional IT systems with their standardized TCP/IP protocols, SCADA/ICS systems are marked by significant variation in their communication protocols. SCADA/ICS Manufacturers There are numerous SCADA/ICS protocols sometimes different protocols within […]
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As the cyberwar to save Ukraine enters Round 2, SCADA/ICS is likely to become the target of both sides. In this article, I simply try to lay out a case of why SCADA Hacking and Security is among the most critical area of cybersecurity (update March 23, 2022). Recently, the US National Security Administration (NSA) […]
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