Industrial systems security – what to pay attention to

Modern production facilities are increasingly combining industrial automation with IT systems and the Internet of Things. This facilitates production management, but at the same time increases the risk of cyberattacks and failures. That is why security is becoming a priority.

Key security areas

• Network segmentation – separating office systems from production systems reduces the risk of threats spreading.
• Regular updates – drivers and systems should be patched regularly to avoid leaving vulnerabilities.
• Access control – each user should have an individual account and access only to what they really need.
• Monitoring and response – anomaly detection systems allow you to respond quickly to attempted attacks.
• Employee training – even the best security measures are not enough if operators are not familiar with the basics of cyber hygiene.
• Backups – regular backups ensure that production can be quickly restored after a failure.