ICS SECURITY

Industrial Control Systems

It's more than just safeguarding

systems, it's about preserving the
seamless flow of our societal lifeblood,
protecting the very mechanisms that
drive our progress and prosperity."

Mahbub Ul Alam
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 ICS Security
Industrial Control Systems
"Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security is
a race against time, where the adversaries
are persistent, the vulnerabilities are
numerous, and the consequences of failure
are dire. It calls for a proactive and adaptive
approach that anticipates threats,
strengthens defenses, and constantly evolves
to stay one step ahead in the ever-evolving
cybersecurity landscape."

Mahbub Ul Alam
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 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition
ICS TYPES

(SCADA)

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Process Control Systems (PCS)

Mahbub Ul Alam
 Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are integral
components of critical infrastructures that often
manage vital processes in industries such as energy,
manufacturing, and transportation. However, they can
be susceptible to cybersecurity threats due to their
design and operation. To address this, it's crucial to
adopt a new, comprehensive strategy that begins with
understanding the intricate details of ICS and their
components. This deep understanding will allow us to
identify inherent vulnerabilities in these systems that
could potentially be exploited by cyber threats. Once
these vulnerabilities are identified, appropriate
measures can be developed and implemented to
protect these systems from cybersecurity threats, thus
ensuring the continued smooth operation of critical
infrastructure.
Mahbub Ul Alam
 ICS SECURITY

"Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security is a

race against time, where the adversaries are
persistent, the vulnerabilities are numerous, and
the consequences of failure are dire. It calls for a
proactive and adaptive approach that anticipates
threats, strengthens defenses, and constantly
evolves to stay one step ahead in the ever-evolving
cybersecurity landscape."

Mahbub Ul Alam