critical infrastructure

#1 ICS and SCADA Security Myth: Protection by Air Gap

Editor's Note:  This is an updated version of this article, which was first published on June 30, 2011

 

Recently I gave a talk focused on air gaps as a security strategy in control systems. The talk was at the AusCERT 2012 conference and to my amazement, it generated a large amount of discussion in the media both inside and outside Australia. Here are a few examples:

Stuxnet and DoS Attacks on SCADA News Lists means Increased Risk for Industrial Control Systems

Thanks to all the publicity around Stuxnet, there has also been growing interest regarding the reported Denial of Service (DoS) attacks against the industry mail list that I sponsor, SCADAPerspective. I want to take this opportunity to set the record straight on what actually happened back in July 2010 and to let you know why it signifies increased risk for all industrial control systems.

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