U.S. makes securing SCADA systems a priority

U.S. makes securing SCADA systems a priority
Robert Lemos, SecurityFocus 2005-10-28

Wary of the increasing number of online attacks against industrial control systems, the U.S. government has begun a major push to secure the systems used to control and monitor critical infrastructure, such as power, utility and transportation networks.

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U.S. makes securing SCADA systems a priority 2005-11-01
Anonymous (2 replies)

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There are many newer incidents around, but the full details cannot be detailed. Most involve a virus or worm getting into teh systems and causing disruption. The Australian example is used has it was well documented, in the public domain and a good example at what could (and does) happen.

The liklihood of something happening is increasing due to the terrorist threat increasing.

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Re: U.S. makes securing SCADA systems a priority 2005-11-18
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Re: U.S. makes securing SCADA systems a priority 2005-11-18
Bob Radvanovsky

SCADA security was recently mentioned at Brumcon 2005-11-06
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