SCADA Security Basics: Why are PLCs so Insecure?

Article from: Automation and Control Technical, October 2012

Recently Eric Byres addressed the difference between SCADA, ICS and other jargon in our industry. In this article Erik Schweigert addresses a question he is often asked “Why are industrial networks so hard to secure?” This is a big topic, so for now he simply addresses “Why are PLCs so insecure?”

Erik Schweigert; "SCADA Security Basics: Why are PLCs so Insecure?", Automation and Control Technical, October 2012

SCADA Security Basics: Why are PLCs so Insecure?

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