Cyber Security for Industrial Automation & Control Systems

Cyber Security is an increasingly important subject while designing an Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS). IACS carries lot of data regarding a facility – Offshore production platform, process platform, Onshore Refinery, Petrochemical, Chemical plant etc. These data are very important to the end-users and stake holders in terms of assessment of production rate, quality of the produce, pros and cons in maintaining the facility, sales, profits and losses, future plans etc. This write-up provides an insight into the following topics:• What is a Cyber Security?• Types of Cyber Security• Why is Cyber Security important to industry?• Ways to implement Cyber Security – for IACS• Applicable Industry Standards – for IACS• CAPEX and OPEX involved• Management of Cyber Security Package• Conclusion