16 Questions
What is the primary function of an industrial control system (ICS)?
Monitoring and controlling physical equipment and processes in critical infrastructure sectors
Which term is used interchangeably with industrial control system (ICS) in some parts of the world?
Operational technology (OT)
What is the main difference between operational technology (OT) and IT systems?
OT controls the physical world while IT manages data
Which sector typically utilizes industrial control systems (ICS)?
Energy production and transportation
What term was used to describe operational technology systems before standardization efforts began?
Industrial process control system
According to the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA), what processes are controlled by industrial control systems (ICS)?
Manufacturing, product handling, production, and distribution
What does the term ICS encompass according to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?
Several types of control systems including SCADA, DCS, and other control system configurations
Apart from SCADA systems, what other components are included in the class of industrial control systems?
Programmable automation controllers (PACs), human-machine interface (HMI), and remote terminal units (RTUs)
What contributes to the convergence of OT onto IT systems over time?
Technological advancements in ICS components
Why are industrial control systems often targeted by adversaries?
Their importance in critical operations and their poor security mechanisms
What has the advent of technology pushed with regard to industrial control systems and IT?
Convergence of IT and OT
Why are industrial control systems highly vulnerable despite vendors improving security?
Expensive replacement costs and inherent weaknesses
Why must aspiring IT and security professionals be aware of OT and the security challenges it presents?
Because IT and OT continue to converge
What is one reason for industrial control systems remaining in service far beyond their recommended lifespan?
Expensive replacement costs
What is a challenge presented by the convergence of IT and OT for industrial control systems?
Poor or no security mechanisms in industrial control systems
What makes the impact of a successful attack on industrial control systems catastrophic or life threatening?
Poor or no security mechanisms in place
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