The development of Industry has accelerated the evolution of industrial automation, resulting in smarter, more effective systems.
However, the rise of digital technology has created new vulnerabilities.
Cyberattacks on the industrial control systems are getting increasingly common, sophisticated, and hazardous.
Incidents such as
- Stuxnet, the Colonial Pipeline Ransomware, &
- Triton/Trisis Malware
have demonstrated how digital dangers can directly affect physical safety. These attacks specifically target
- PLCs,
- SCADA Systems, and
- Safety Instrumented Systems,
disrupting operations and endangering both assets and life.
Cybersecurity is increasingly an essential component of functional safety in the industrial sector.
It must be included into all phases of automation, from system design & remote connectivity to the firmware management & network segmentation.
Following standards such as IEC 62443 & ISA/IEC 61511, industries can implement a defense-in-depth approach that protects both operational technology and human safety.
Today, safety encompasses more than simply barriers and alarms; it also involves resilient, cyber-hardened systems capable of withstanding modern dangers.
You can also follow us on AutomationForum.co, Facebook and Linkedin to receive daily Instrumentation updates.
You can also follow us on ForumElectrical.com , Facebook and Linkedin to receive daily Electrical updates.