Building Plant Security from the Ground Up

Security standards for industrial controllers, devices, and networks are still a work in progress. Initial efforts involved device and process certification requirements developed by security companies such as Wurldtech/Achilles. Today, the ISA99 industrial cyber security committee is driving an industry-wide effort to create a comprehensive set of security tools and best practices for commissioning, operating, and maintaining automation and control systems. How would a protective layer of quantified security standards impact your operation?

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