About Industrial Network Cybersecurity
Silvana Gamboa, Ricardo Mogro · IntechOpen eBooks · 2025
In this chapter a brief introduction to industrial automation and control systems (IACS) and industrial networks is provided, as well as their main differences with respect to information technology (IT) networks are identified. Next, cybersecurity issues in the industrial networks field and how this can influence the operation of IACS are presented. The most common vulnerabilities detected in industrial communications networks are also described. In addition, some of the current regulations in this field are presented, and the basic measures that must be applied to protect this type of network are suggested. Finally, a practical demonstration of vulnerabilities and cybersecurity rules application over a test IACS has been developed.