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SCADA in Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure from Digital Threats | Karthikeyan Nagaraj
Understanding the Role of SCADA Systems, Potential Vulnerabilities, and Best Practices for Enhanced Security
4 min readJun 19, 2023
Introduction:
- In today’s interconnected world, the security of critical infrastructure is of paramount importance.
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems play a vital role in monitoring and controlling industrial processes, making them a prime target for cyber threats.
- In this blog post, we’ll delve into the realm of SCADA in cybersecurity, exploring the significance of SCADA systems, potential vulnerabilities, and best practices to fortify their defenses.
The Significance of SCADA Systems:
- SCADA systems, short for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, are integral to various critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and more.
- These systems enable the monitoring and control of industrial processes, promoting operational efficiency and automation.
- They serve as a central hub for collecting real-time data, making informed decisions, and…
