scholarly journals Security Assessment of Agriculture IoT (AIoT) Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 5841
Author(s):  
Erwin Kristen ◽  
Reinhard Kloibhofer ◽  
Vicente Hernández Díaz ◽  
Pedro Castillejo
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Industrial Control Systems ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Important Field ◽  
Automation Control ◽  
Iec 62443

Cybersecurity is an important field in our digital world. It protects computer systems and communication networks against theft or sabotage of information to guarantee trouble-free operation in a trustworthy working environment. This article gives an overview of a cybersecurity assessment process and an appropriate Cybersecurity Management (CSM) implementation for future digital agriculture applications. The cybersecurity assessment follows the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard for Industrial Automation Control Systems (IACS), adapted to Agriculture Automation Control Systems (AACS). However, the research results showed application differences; thus, an expansion of the standard is necessary to fill the existing open security gaps in agriculture. Agriculture differs from industrial control systems because of the outdoor located field area, which requires other forms of security. An appropriate cybersecurity standard for the agriculture domain is not currently available. However, such a standard will be necessary to define generally applicable procedures to protect agricultural assets against cyberattacks. The cybersecurity standards and regulations existing today (2021) are not sufficient for securing the agriculture domain against new and domain-specific cyberattacks. This article describes some of the cyber vulnerabilities identified and provides initial recommendations for addressing them.

Cyber security in industrial control system

2021 ◽  
pp. 481-493
Author(s):  
Sarika Singh ◽  
Gargi Phadke
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Denial Of Service ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Industrial Control System ◽  
Industrial Control ◽  
Smart Grid Communication

For any system to secure them industrial control system plays an important role in it. It helps to design the isolated procure system, specialized communication mechanisms is used to help for the setup. And with the help of this setup the flexibility, safety, threats, and vulnerabilities are the most important things to make. To secure them from risk assessment and other protection measurement need to specify with good instruments and security. The paper describes technical aspects on Denial of Service (Dos) attack. We also identify how smart grid communication networks works in security technical implementation guides of the different countries as a defense information systems agency. A brief chronicle of cyber storm on ICS; common challenges, some mitigation of those challenge, all levels of the multi-layered ICS architecture. This paper demonstrates railway control systems (RCS) compliance estimation of immovable control system design, operational scenarios that can be used for mitigation measures and security assessment.

scholarly journals A Review of Cyber Security Assessment (CSA) for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Their Impact on The Availability of the ICS Operation

2021 ◽  
Vol 1860 (1) ◽  
pp. 012015
Author(s):  
Nor Afiq Bonandir ◽  
Norziana Jamil ◽  
Md Nabil Ahmad Nawawi ◽  
Razali Jidin ◽  
Mohd Ezanee Rusli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Industrial Control ◽  
Industrial Control Systems

A review of security assessment methodologies in industrial control systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qais Saif Qassim ◽  
Norziana Jamil ◽  
Maslina Daud ◽  
Ahmed Patel ◽  
Norhamadi Ja’affar
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Cyber Attacks ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Industrial Control ◽  
Industrial Control Systems ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The common implementation practices of modern industrial control systems (ICS) has left a window wide open to various security vulnerabilities. As the cyber-threat landscape continues to evolve, the ICS and their underlying architecture must be protected to withstand cyber-attacks. This study aims to review several ICS security assessment methodologies to identify an appropriate vulnerability assessment method for the ICS systems that examine both critical physical and cyber systems so as to protect the national critical infrastructure. Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews several ICS security assessment methodologies and explores whether the existing methodologies are indeed sufficient to meet the cyber security assessment exercise required to validate the security of electrical power control systems. Findings The study showed that most of the examined methodologies seem to concentrate on vulnerability identification and prioritisation techniques, whilst other security techniques received noticeably less attention. The study also showed that the least attention is devoted to patch management process due to the critical nature of the SCADA system. Additionally, this review portrayed that only two security assessment methodologies exhibited absolute fulfilment of all NERC-CIP security requirements, whilst the others only partially fulfilled the essential requirements. Originality/value This paper presents a review and a comparative analysis of several standard SCADA security assessment methodologies and guidelines published by internationally recognised bodies. In addition, it explores the adequacy of the existing methodologies in meeting cyber security assessment practices required for electrical power networks.

Cyber security requirements for railway control systems according to standard IEC 62443

2020 ◽  
Vol 131 ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Bartłomiej Tworek
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Cyber Attacks ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Security Level ◽  
Critical Systems ◽  
Safety Critical ◽  
Railway Traffic ◽  
Automation Control ◽  
Iec 62443

Modern railway control systems are based on computer and embedded systems. This components are connected directly via ICT networks, it is also possible to use wireless industrial networks. Cyber security attacks in automation control systems are becoming more dangerous and common. To protect these safety critical systems, the standard IEC 62443 has been developed. This standard provides guidelines and requirements for industrial automation and control systems which also apply to railway systems. This article is mainly focused on chapter IEC 62443-4-2 which provides Technical security requirements for IACS components. Proper protection against cyber attacks is also important for maintaining RAMS parameters (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety). Railway control systems performs mainly safety critical functionality which are related with railway traffic management. Safety related control algorithms and vital modules cannot be disturbed by security mechanisms and functions. The analysis of cyber threats should be performed by railway infrastructure operators in cooperation with manufacturers of railway control systems. It is important to determine what level of requirements fulfilment according to standard IEC 62443 must be met (security level). Railway traffic control systems are long life and high availability systems, therefore they should be properly maintained during lifecycle. The manufacturer of railway control systems and end user should together develop a policy and guidelines for securing the systems against cyber attacks.

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