PP095: OT and ICS – Where Digital and Physical Risks Meet
Operation Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are crucial for critical infrastructure like nuclear and municipal plants, facing rising digital threats that bridge the digital and physical worlds.
MAIN POINTS
- OT and ICS connect digital systems with physical infrastructure.
- These systems are essential for critical operations like power and water plants.
- Increasing cyber threats target these crucial systems.
- The security of OT/ICS is vital for national infrastructure safety.
TAKEAWAYS
- Understanding OT/ICS is key to protecting critical infrastructure.
- Cybersecurity measures must evolve to address OT/ICS vulnerabilities.
- Collaboration between digital and physical security experts is necessary.
- Awareness of OT/ICS risks can help mitigate potential attacks.