I Want to Secure My Industrial Control System – What’s the First Step
Industrial Control System (ICS) operators recognize the need to improve cybersecurity , but many lack the understanding on how to start the process. End users attend cybersecurity conferences, webinars, or read articles in the trade press and learn about specific cybersecurity topics – like threat detection or defense in depth architectures. Many are tempted to start to take steps to improve security – but it is critical to first create a plan prior to taking action. Schneider Electric has issued a white paper designed to provide guidance to operators who are initiating projects to secure industrial control systems. The whitepaper introduces the cybersecurity lifecycle which consists of four phases; Assessment, Implementation, Maintenance, and Auditing. The white paper focuses on the Assessment Phase, and provides a detailed overview of the steps required to create a security plan. The Assessment Phase is divided into 4 major steps: Documenting the Syst...