Cyberattacks on industrial enterprises are a well-documented phenomenon, yet the protection afforded them is typically inadequate (when present at all). Excuses for this are scarce. Industrial disruption has widened in recent years, with headline-hitting attacks such as Norsk Hydro’ and Colonial Pipeline² gaining worldwide attention. And it’s not just data that’s affected; it’s mines, pipelines and water treatment facilities too.
Industrial 22% Industrial enterprises recorded the most cyber incidents of any sector in 2022, and with their infrastructure becoming increasingly connected, attacks on their information technology (IT) systems will continue to bleed into operations.
This is a concern because many industrial control systems (ICS) are highly vulnerable, and their failure can have devastating impacts.