ICS Threat Detection: 4 Types, Defined by Application

ICS Threat Detection: 4 Types, Defined by Application

Dragos
Published by: Research Desk Released: Feb 24, 2020

Understanding the 4 main types of threat detection for Industrial Control Systems can help avoid significant financial impact to the organization, environmental impacts, loss of safety, or inappropriate response plans.

Historically, detection has been positioned without any clear alignment to application. This presents confusion and makes it difficult to understand the best possible use-case for different threat scenarios.

The following case studies provide guidance for defenders on detection types and their applications so threats can be found and defeated earlier.