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- Title
Cybersecurity Threats Prompt Proactive Approach.
- Authors
Jenkins, Scott
- Abstract
The article discusses the growing cybersecurity risks faced by critical infrastructure sites, particularly chemical process industries (CPI) facilities. These sites are targeted due to vulnerabilities related to factors such as a large number of employees, suppliers, and third-party contractors, as well as complex cybersecurity protection requirements. The integration of traditional information technology (IT) systems with plant operational technology (OT) systems has expanded the potential attack surface for cyber actors. The article emphasizes the need for a proactive approach to cybersecurity that focuses on the unique characteristics of OT systems. Collaboration among organizations in the industrial sector has increased, allowing for the sharing of threat intelligence and a better understanding of industrial cyber threats. The article also highlights the challenges of insider threats, legacy devices, and software compatibility. Efforts are being made to address these concerns and develop a programmatic approach to OT cybersecurity. The article concludes by discussing the need for a stronger OT cybersecurity workforce and the importance of integrating IT and OT cybersecurity. The McCrary Institute is partnering with Tuskeegee University to develop cyber-informed engineering strategies, aiming to bring suppliers into the lab environment and inform the curriculum to teach students about real-world industry tools. Cybersecurity regulations and standards are also being updated to address the increasing cyber threats. New approaches, such as zero-trust architecture and risk assessment, are being implemented to enhance cybersecurity measures. Various companies are offering products and services to address the evolving cyber threat landscape. The McCrary Institute is also providing educational workshops on Cyber-Informed Engineering.
- Subjects
INTERNET security; RANSOMWARE; INFORMATION technology security; INFORMATION technology; DIGITAL technology; PROGRAMMABLE controllers
- Publication
Chemical Engineering, 2024, Vol 131, Issue 1, p12
- ISSN
0009-2460
- Publication type
Article