Why “Back to basics” regarding security testing? Well... during several previous security assessments that I have performed, I have run into a lot of the issues mentioned within the presentation I have given on this years CS3STHLM conference in Stockholm. Sometimes I also have the feeling that too much attention is given to technical and… Continue reading Security testing for ICS Owners – Back to Basics …
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Operator Jail breakout
In 2018, I gave a presentation at the CS3STHLM conference together with Frank Lycops on Operator Jail breakouts. Operator Jails are meant to prevent process operators from having access to the underlying operating system (OS), so all access to the OS not required for the daily task is shielded from them ... or at least… Continue reading Operator Jail breakout
Upcoming talk @CS3STHLM – Operator Jail Breakouts
In a few weeks I’ll be giving a talk together with Frank Lycops ( https://asvalis.com) on the hidden dangers of Operator Jail breakouts, how to test these issues, and how to prevent them. The talk will be provided at the CS3sthlm conference in Sweden (https://cs3sthlm.se/). A brief summary of what to expect: Operator stations are today… Continue reading Upcoming talk @CS3STHLM – Operator Jail Breakouts
Importance of data integrity for safety in industrial environments
It is well known that the most important factor within the process industry is the availability of the systems and environment. The plant must be running at all times. That’s why most security improvement efforts are made in that area. However, the integrity of the information and data within the industrial control systems environment can’t… Continue reading Importance of data integrity for safety in industrial environments
