The use of cyber warfare as a prelude or substitute for conventional attacks has gone from conjecture to reality. The obvious targets of such assaults are a nation?s defense establishment, critical infrastructure, corporate intellectual property, government databases, and production capabilities.
This text develops a novel approach to securing industrial automation and control systems by generating protection principles through merging and adapting the best industrial and governmental standards and practices. It:
? Merges the fundamentals of information system security and the unique requirements of industrial automation and control systems
? Outlines highly effective, structured defenses against real threats of cyberattack on critical infrastructure and essential manufacturing assets
? Presents a clear and implementable formula to defend crucial elements such as refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing operations, power plants, transportation systems, and pipelines
? Examines the extant and emerging standards and guidelines, including ANSI, ISA, IEC, NIST, and IEEE
? Addresses the unique requirements of industrial automation and control systems