{"id":111464,"date":"2025-05-16T12:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T04:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=111464"},"modified":"2025-05-14T12:47:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T04:47:48","slug":"ics-security-best-practices-how-to-protect-industrial-control-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2025\/05\/ics-security-best-practices-how-to-protect-industrial-control-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"ICS security best practices: How to protect Industrial Control Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"111464\" class=\"elementor elementor-111464\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8be8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8be8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Cover_065e8ba645.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p><div class=\"Grid_item__b3BBG Grid_col9Lg__8Rrwm BlogArticle_contentGrid__cESsj\"><div class=\"Paper_lightPrimary__80ZBi\" data-testid=\"paper\" data-theme=\"light\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"BlogArticle_articleSummary__Orlgt\"><div class=\"ArticleSummary_markdownWrapper__Wj_mp\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO Markdown_paragraph__sc4Gl ArticleSummary_paragraph___u7mV Text_bodyColor__a4VTo\" data-testid=\"text\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v ArticleSummary_strong___vw_3\">Summary:<\/strong> ICS systems face increasing cyber threats. Network segmentation, VPN, and threat intelligence are key to protecting your critical infrastructure. Learn how.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-1\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Today\u2019s industry depends on automated control systems to maximize efficiency and enable flexible production. However, modern cyber attackers understand this dependence and have evolved many techniques to compromise and damage <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Industrial Control Systems (ICS).<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">This blog will explore <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">how ICS fits into the cybersecurity landscape<\/strong>. We will learn about the threats ICS systems face, discuss best practices to mitigate cyber threats, and ensure smooth industrial operations.<\/p><h2 id=\"ics-and-ot-definition\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">ICS and OT: Definition<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Industrial Control Systems<\/strong> <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">(ICS)<\/strong> and <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Operational Technology (OT)<\/strong> are critical concepts in modern industry. However, the two approaches are slightly different, and understanding these variations is important when protecting ICS deployments.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-2\"><div class=\"ArticleImage_root__KtuDJ BlogArticle_articleImage__qw2Gm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ArticleImage_image__L_45g\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Operational_Technology_OT_vs_Industrial_Control_Systems_ICS_aa8ee98c91.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 500px, (max-width: 750px) 750px, (max-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/large_Operational_Technology_OT_vs_Industrial_Control_Systems_ICS_aa8ee98c91.webp 1000w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/small_Operational_Technology_OT_vs_Industrial_Control_Systems_ICS_aa8ee98c91.webp 500w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/medium_Operational_Technology_OT_vs_Industrial_Control_Systems_ICS_aa8ee98c91.webp 750w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Operational_Technology_OT_vs_Industrial_Control_Systems_ICS_aa8ee98c91.webp\" alt=\"Operational Technology (OT) vs Industrial Control Systems (ICS)\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-3\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Operational technology is a subset of industrial technology that monitors machinery and networks across enterprises. OT checks that production or logistics facilities are running smoothly and safely, including physical efficiency, environmental conditions, and cybersecurity factors.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Industrial Control Systems are a <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">subset of OT<\/strong> that manage processes within industrial settings (including cybersecurity). Components of ICS include:<\/p><ul class=\"SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_list__7fmEv SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5 List_list__ysCsa\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)<\/strong>: Collects data from industrial sensors and delivers this information to centralized security centers.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Distributed Control Systems (DCS)<\/strong>: DCS handles complex industrial settings. For example, companies may integrate monitoring across chemical processing plants or oil refineries. Systems employ distributed sensors to improve efficiency and resiliency.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)<\/strong>: PLCs govern automated industrial processes. They allow technicians to automate production and monitoring functions, including threat data collection, alerts, and incident responses.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"why-is-cybersecurity-important-for-ics\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Why is cybersecurity important for ICS?<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Industrial control systems are fundamental to modern industry. They <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">control production lines<\/strong> that manufacture essential consumer goods, <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">manage power plants and refineries<\/strong>, and help maintain and extend <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">critical infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">However, the expansion of ICS systems has brought new cybersecurity risks. Cybercriminals now seek to damage vital industries via targeted <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">cyber-attacks, often focusing on ICS technology<\/strong> to achieve maximum impact. As a result, Industrial Control Systems cybersecurity is becoming critically important.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Think about the risks of not securing the ICS network infrastructure. Cyber threats could damage machinery and compromise the physical safety of employees. For instance, in the 2010s, a malware agent called <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsc.gov.uk\/information\/triton-malware-targeting-safety-controllers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">TRITON<\/a> hit industrial safety systems across the Middle East.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-4\"><div class=\"BlogArticle_relatedArticles__YcF38\"><div class=\"RelatedArticles_articlesContainer__9GYpL\"><div class=\"RelatedArticlesCard_root__kkt40\"><div class=\"RelatedArticlesCard_content__1_iRC\"><div class=\"ArticleMetadata_root__7f7Qg ArticleMetadata_variantSmall__dBOfg\"><div class=\"ArticleMetadata_metadata__hJKAB ArticleMetadata_withBullets__2nR4w\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-5\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Even worse, attackers could harm entire populations. One attack <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osti.gov\/servlets\/purl\/1505628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">documented<\/a> by Verizon <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">targeted water company logic controllers<\/strong>, aiming to contaminate water supplies with harmful chemicals. The attack failed but remains possible.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">In most cases, attackers <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">harm companies<\/strong> <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">financially<\/strong>, not physically. ICS attacks often damage productivity by taking plants and equipment offline. For instance, a 2019 attack against Norsk Hydro facilities eventually <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/business-48661152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cost the company<\/a> over $50 million.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Given these numbers and the consequences of attacks, <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">securing ICS systems<\/strong> should be <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">a<\/strong> <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">cybersecurity priority<\/strong> for all industrial organizations.<\/p><h2 id=\"understanding-ics-security-risks\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Understanding ICS security risks<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Industrial cybersecurity<\/strong> starts with <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">awareness of the risks<\/strong> faced by Industrial Control Systems. As ICS\/OT becomes more aligned with IT, manufacturers face many critical risks, many of which are evolving and becoming more severe.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-6\"><div class=\"ArticleImage_root__KtuDJ BlogArticle_articleImage__qw2Gm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ArticleImage_image__L_45g\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/ICS_security_risks_6272678a2c.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 500px, (max-width: 750px) 750px, (max-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/large_ICS_security_risks_6272678a2c.webp 1000w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/small_ICS_security_risks_6272678a2c.webp 500w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/medium_ICS_security_risks_6272678a2c.webp 750w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/ICS_security_risks_6272678a2c.webp\" alt=\"ICS security risks\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-7\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Common ICS vulnerabilities include:<\/p><ul class=\"SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_list__7fmEv SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5 List_list__ysCsa\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Use of legacy systems<\/strong>: Industrial organizations are often slow to update software, which lags behind other technology. <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Unpatched operating systems and firmware<\/strong> invite bad actors to <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">exploit weak spots<\/strong>. This problem is doubled if vendors no longer support legacy systems. In that situation, companies have no one to advise them or supply updates.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Default settings<\/strong>: Companies often install industrial equipment or IoT devices without changing the default settings. Attackers can quickly <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">access ICS systems via default passwords<\/strong>, compromising an entire industrial environment.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Lack of encryption<\/strong>: ICS systems rely on commands to operate switches and manage processes. However, cyber attackers accessing this traffic can <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">hijack industrial systems and control production equipment<\/strong>. Encryption solves this problem by making commands unintelligible to outsiders.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Risks related to remote access<\/strong>: Vendors and IT staff may access critical systems remotely to manage settings and monitor performance. This represents a vulnerability if companies fail to verify connections via robust access control measures.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Who exploits ICS vulnerabilities? Understanding the threat landscape<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Many threat actors exploit these common ICS vulnerabilities. For example, companies without robust access controls, segmentation, and authentication are <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">easy targets for insider threats<\/strong>. Insiders can obtain credentials and mount attacks or supply information to malicious outsiders.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">However, many attacks originate overseas. So-called <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">nation-state attacks<\/strong> involve state-backed cybercriminals. The US-created Stuxnet worm, which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, is a great example, but nation-state attacks also emerged from Russia, China, North Korea, and Israel.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Then there are shady <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">criminal collectives<\/strong>. In 2024, ransomware groups hitting ICS targets <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberscoop.com\/dragos-ot-ics-annual-report-states-collaborating-with-private-hacking-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">surged<\/a> by 60%, and attacks rose by 87%. Industrial targets are attractive because <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">companies can&#8217;t afford to lose production time<\/strong>. For instance, <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/news-events\/news\/attack-colonial-pipeline-what-weve-learned-what-weve-done-over-past-two-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Colonial Pipeline<\/a> paid ransomware attackers $4.4 million in 2021, and smaller payments happen daily.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Finally, <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">third-party accounts<\/strong> can expose companies to <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">supply chain risks<\/strong> without proper vetting and security assessments. If a vendor suffers a cyber-attack, the effects can cascade to factories that use their products.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">What happens when ICS attacks occur?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Whatever threat actor is involved, ICS attacks can be devastating. The most obvious consequences are <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">financial<\/strong>. As noted above, attackers may demand huge <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">ransomware payments to unlock systems<\/strong>. However, ICS attack risks extend beyond ransom payments.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">On a practical level, ICS attacks <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">disrupt industrial production<\/strong> as SCADA manipulation causes production lines to behave erratically and halt. <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/denial-of-service\/\">DDoS attacks<\/a> overload and damage machinery, potentially raising fire risks.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Critical infrastructure networks become <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">unreliable and require detailed assessment<\/strong>, which can be a headache for utilities like electricity or water providers. These problems are more severe if attackers disrupt monitoring technology by delivering false readings.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Safety systems may break down or produce false alarms. Physical failure can harm employees, customers, and the environment. When that happens, regulatory compliance violations are almost guaranteed, and reputational harm is never far behind.<\/p><h2 id=\"ics-security-best-practices\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">ICS security best practices<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Cyber threats against critical systems are becoming more sophisticated and damaging. Attackers tailor their methods to specific companies and locations. They research legacy systems, industrial architecture, and security measures to detect seemingly minor vulnerabilities.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">In this context, <em>all<\/em> industrial organizations should strengthen their ICS cybersecurity posture. Let&#8217;s explore some best practices to achieve this goal.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Network segmentation<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Segmenting ICS environments is an essential part of cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems. This is because network segmentation divides <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">industrial networks into areas with access permissions<\/strong> assigned to specific teams and employees. Security teams can monitor ICS devices and spot suspicious activity, ensuring only authorized users can access configurations or data flows.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\"><a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/features\/network-segmentation\/\">Network segmentation<\/a> can also help restrict the blast radius of successful attacks. It can, for example, prevent malicious malware from spreading in the network. This is especially helpful in mitigating denial-of-service attacks that flood industrial networks with traffic.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Ideally, companies should <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">use cloud firewalls<\/strong> to <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">implement network segmentation<\/strong>. <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/features\/cloud-firewall\/\">Cloud firewalls<\/a> <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">enforce access controls<\/strong> to your ICS devices. You can facilitate smooth access for employees with a legitimate reason to change ICS settings and exclude everyone else.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-8\"><div class=\"InTextBanner_bannerWrapper__EGYOl BlogArticle_inTextBanner__SOYUS\" style=\"background: #0d0d32; display: flex;\"><div class=\"InTextBanner_content__422WL\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column;\"><div class=\"InTextBanner_text__WqXfP\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column;\"><p class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading10__UhKrN Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX InTextBanner_heading__o84ql\" data-testid=\"heading\">Not everyone should access everything<\/p><div class=\"InTextBanner_description__GwjJQ\"><ul class=\"BannerMarkdownListComponents_list__Xsnc4\"><li class=\"BannerMarkdownListComponents_listItem__g_Im_\"><span class=\"BannerMarkdownListComponents_listText__ixKo_\">Granularly define access policies<\/span><\/li><li class=\"BannerMarkdownListComponents_listItem__g_Im_\"><span class=\"BannerMarkdownListComponents_listText__ixKo_\">Isolate and\u00a0protect your critical data with network segmentation by NordLayer<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"InTextBannerCtaWrapper_ctaWrapper__Oavnx\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"Button_root__uYUIS Button_primary__17dez Button_lg__RqtT3 Button_colorThemeLight__2HylC\" role=\"button\">Learn more<\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"InTextBanner_imageWrapper__sJIsk\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"InTextBanner_image__8SdUW\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/network_segmentation_22627cc7b1.svg\" alt=\"Network segmentation\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-9\"><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Training employees<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Cutting-edge security tools are useless if employees fail to follow security policies. For instance, companies must educate employees about <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">the importance of MFA and password security<\/strong>. Enforce device security policies, allowing only approved work devices to connect to the ICS network.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Additionally, connect phishing risks with ICS attacks. Employees should know <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">how to identify phishing emails<\/strong> and avoid malicious software infections.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Regularly patch and update software<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">As we discussed earlier, <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">legacy systems<\/strong> are common failure points in cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems. Companies let control software become obsolete. Businesses must provide <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">regular patches to mitigate exploits<\/strong> and stay ahead of malicious actors.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Robust access controls prevent unauthorized access, even if attackers obtain user names and passwords. Multi-factor authentication <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">(MFA)<\/strong> <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">requires unique one-time credentials<\/strong> in addition to passwords. This helps block untrusted users at the network edge.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">MFA is even more effective with strengthened password security. ICS users should regularly change their passwords and use strong, <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">unique passwords<\/strong> (with no reference to personal information).<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Password managers<\/strong> can help by providing a simple interface for credentials management. Integrate tools like <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/nordlayer-nordpass\/\">NordPass<\/a> with your ICS security measures to <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">enforce password policies<\/strong> consistently and minimize credential theft risks.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Secure Remote Access<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">ICS is usually a remote technology. Engineers rarely control equipment on-site and depend on connections between external networks and ICS devices. This opens the door to <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/session-hijacking\/\">hijacking<\/a> and credential theft attacks. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)help solve this problem.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">VPNs help secure company data by creating <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">an encrypted connection for employees<\/strong> to access the network remotely. <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/business-vpn\/\">Business VPN<\/a> ensures that remote access to critical systems is protected, reducing the risk of cyber-attacks.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Harness the latest threat intelligence<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Many ICS attacks originate from organized criminal collectives and nation-states. This level of organization makes attacks more powerful, but has a positive side: targets can research active threats and apply proactive security measures.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Leverage <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/threat-intelligence\/\">threat detection and intelligence<\/a> to outpace ICS attackers. Solutions like <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/nordlayer-nordstellar\/\">NordStellar<\/a> actively monitor current threats and detect leaked credentials on the <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/blog\/dark-web\/\">Dark Web<\/a>. With this knowledge, security teams can detect critical threats and remedy exploits before attacks occur.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-are-the-differences-between-ics-and-scada-systems\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">What are the differences between ICS and SCADA systems?<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Before we finish, it&#8217;s important to clarify how <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">ICS and SCADA systems differ<\/strong>. As mentioned earlier, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition is a <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">monitoring system<\/strong> that collects data from industrial sensors.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">SCADA is most commonly associated with <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">distributed industrial settings<\/strong>. For example, oil pipelines need thousands of SCADA sensors to monitor structural integrity, check employee safety, and spot potential leaks.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">ICS is an umbrella term referring to <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">systems that monitor and control industrial environments.<\/strong> SCADA is an element of most ICS deployments, but there is more to ICS than data gathering. ICS is a <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">control model<\/strong>. ICS devices analyze and use data to manage industrial processes.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-can-nordlayer-help-secure-ics-systems\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">How can NordLayer help secure ICS systems?<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">ICS cybersecurity is critically important in the modern economy. Power suppliers, manufacturers, logistics companies, and all industrial organizations face severe and growing cybersecurity risks. Expert assistance is often essential, which is where NordLayer can help.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer&#8217;s <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/industries\/manufacturing\/\">cybersecurity for manufacturing<\/a> solutions help mitigate ICS risks and prevent damaging cyber-attacks.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Our access control solutions regulate access to ICS assets, blocking unauthorized actors and allowing seamless employee access. The cloud firewall allows granular network segmentation, shrinking the attack surface. Threat detection tools monitor your network, while our VPN enables safe remote access to all ICS devices.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Advanced security tools make it possible to secure all types of industrial environments. 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