What is critical infrastructure?
Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide recognize certain sectors as critical infrastructure for socities to funcion uninterrupted. They include:
• Energy
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Information Technology & Telecommunications
• Defence & Aerospace
• Transportation & Logistics
• Water & Wastewater Systems
• Food & Agriculture
• Banking & Financial Services
• Manufacturing & Industrial Base
• Chemical Industry
Increased Attack Surface
As data and systems converge in IT and OT, critical infrastructure is no longer isolated from digital risks or access methods.
Data & Access Management Challenges
There are more access points to IT/OT targets than ever before and an increasing amount of ungoverned data flowing between systems.
Legacy System Security
Industrial control systems (ICS) are exposed for remote access and were not designed with cybersecurity in mind.
Modern System Security Skills
New technologies are more secure but staff lacks expertise with emerging systems.
Patch Management
Risk of malware or ransomware payloads entering critical targets and networks when patching IT/OT targets.
Vendor Access
Maintaining control over safety, security, and traceability of remote maintenance or troubleshooting sessions.
Compliance & Regulations
ISA/IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS2 and CER Directive are some of the prominent examples of regulations that critical industrial sectors need to adhere to.
Reliability & Downtime Risks
Avoiding unscheduled downtime due to security risks and granting emergency access quickly but safely.
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