security
Control Networks Are Too Open To Cyber Attacks
August 2010
Most automation specialists are shocked to find out how much traffic is on their production control networks. Find out how installing the latest technology and adopting tighter policies for securing production networks can help to protect the integrity of critical control, safety, and regulatory data and processes.
What Do You Use OPC For? How Does Your Company Use OPC In Its Operations?
August 2010
An Article written by Eric Byres - Chief Technology Officer at Byres Security Inc. Eric provides some interesting facts about OPC security, and explains what the uses are, as well as providing examples of how OPC is used in daily operations.
Cisco Vulnerabilities Surrender Control of Building's Critical Systems
May 2010
Cisco Systems has warned of serious vulnerabilities in a device that connects a building's ventilation, lighting, security, and energy supply systems so they can be controlled by IT workers remotely.
Cybersecurity summit pays little attention to control system's security
May 2010
Leading security experts and government officials met last week in Dallas at the EastWest Institute’s first annual Cyber Security summit. Unfortunately, little attention was paid to control system security despite the threat of increasing infrastructure attacks.
New Tofino Argon Product Series from Byres Security Inc.
January 2010
Byres Security Inc. (BSI) today announces the introduction of the Tofino® Argon Product Series, a suite of five rugged Plug-n-Protect™ security appliances with varying connectivity, temperature and power supply capabilities, as well as a selection of firmware modules that customize the functionality of each appliance.
ANSI / ISA99 security standards and the Tofino Industrial Security Solution
May 2009
ANSI / ISA-99 standards Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems are summarized, particularly the concepts of Zones and Conduits. In addition, Tofino is shown as a solution for achieving the standards.....
Hacking no longer child’s play
February 2008
The days of teenage hobbyist hackers who break into systems just to prove they can do it is over. Today hacking is big business by criminal organizations.....
OPC Security White Paper #3 - Hardening Guidelines for OPC Hosts
November 2007
Abstract: In this third White Paper of the OPC Security Series, we outline how a server or workstation running OPC can be secured in a simple and effective manner.
Safety And Security In The World Today
May 2007
In the world today, we are relying more and more on the safety and security of software systems. The traditional view of safety-critical software is that it is concerned with avoiding logic bugs that could cause loss of life, whereas security concerns are about preventing unauthorized access and tampering. But are these two concerns really different?
On Shaky Ground - A Study of Security Vulnerabilities in Control Protocols
November 2006
E.J. Byres, D. Hoffman and N. Kube; “On Shaky Ground - A Study of Security Vulnerabilities in Control Protocols”, 5th American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Controls, and Human Machine Interface Technology, American Nuclear Society, Albuquerque, NM, November 2006
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