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Over the past few decades, Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) have been targeted by cyberattacks and are becoming increasingly vulnerable as more ICSs are connected to the internet. Using Machine Learning (ML) for Intrusion Detection Systems…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-05-18 Alireza Dehlaghi-Ghadim , Mahshid Helali Moghadam , Ali Balador , Hans Hansson

Cyber-physical control systems, such as industrial control systems (ICS), are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks. Such attacks can potentially cause tremendous damage, affect critical infrastructure or even jeopardize human life when the…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2018-12-21 Sridhar Adepu , Ferdinand Brasser , Luis Garcia , Michael Rodler , Lucas Davi , Ahmad-Reza Sadeghi , Saman Zonouz

The prevalence of cyberattacks on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) has highlighted the necessity for robust security measures and incident response to protect critical infrastructure. This is prominent when Operational Technology (OT)…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-07-03 Anis Yusof , Yuancheng Liu , Niklaus Kang , Choon Meng Seah , Zhenkai Liang , Ee-Chien Chang

Critical infrastructures (CI) and industrial organizations aggressively move towards integrating elements of modern Information Technology (IT) into their monolithic Operational Technology (OT) architectures. Yet, as OT systems…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-11-01 Georgios Michail Makrakis , Constantinos Kolias , Georgios Kambourakis , Craig Rieger , Jacob Benjamin

Considering the attacks against industrial control system are mostly organized and premeditated actions, IP traceback is significant for the security of industrial control system. Based on the infrastructure of the Internet, we have…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2020-01-01 Feng Xiao , Qiang Xu

Space systems enable essential communications, navigation, imaging and sensing for a variety of domains, including agriculture, commerce, transportation, and emergency operations by first responders. Protecting the cybersecurity of these…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-09-28 Tim Ellis , Briland Hitaj , Ulf Lindqvist , Deborah Shands , Laura Tinnel , Bruce DeBruhl

Traditionally, industrial control systems (ICS) were designed without security in mind, prioritizing availability and real-time communication. As these systems increasingly become targets of powerful adversaries, security can no longer be…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2026-04-14 Stefan Lenz , Sotiris Michaelides , Moritz Rickert , Jonas Holtwick , Martin Henze

On a regular basis, we read in the news about cyber-attacks on critical infrastructures, such as power plants. Such infrastructures rely on the so-called Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-11-05 Joao M. Ceron , Justyna J. Chromik , Jair Santanna , Aiko Pras

Increasingly Industrial Control Systems (ICS) systems are being connected to the Internet to minimise the operational costs and provide additional flexibility. These control systems such as the ones used in power grids, manufacturing and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2020-06-30 Uday Tupakula , Vijay Varadharajan , Kallol Krishna Karmakar

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) constitute the backbone of contemporary industrial operations, ranging from modest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to expansive national power grids. Given their pivotal role in critical…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-04-09 Luís Sousa , José Cecílio , Pedro Ferreira , Alan Oliveira

This paper analyzes the reported threats to Industrial Control Systems (ICS)/Operational Technology (OT) and identifies common tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by threat actors. The paper then uses the MITRE ATT&CK framework…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-01-29 Haritha Srinivasan , Maryam Karimi

Operational Technology (OT)-networks and -devices, i.e. all components used in industrial environments, were not designed with security in mind. Efficiency and ease of use were the most important design characteristics. However, due to the…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2021-11-30 Simon Daniel Duque Anton , Daniel Fraunholz , Daniel Krohmer , Daniel Reti , Daniel Schneider , Hans Dieter Schotten

SCADA protocols for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are vulnerable to network attacks such as session hijacking. Hence, research focuses on network anomaly detection based on meta--data (message sizes, timing, command sequence), or on the…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2017-06-29 Amit Kleinmann , Ori Amichay , Avishai Wool , David Tenenbaum , Ofer Bar , Leonid Lev

Industrial control systems are critical to the operation of industrial facilities, especially for critical infrastructures, such as refineries, power grids, and transportation systems. Similar to other information systems, a significant…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2019-12-10 Guangxia Lia , Yulong Shena , Peilin Zhaob , Xiao Lu , Jia Liu , Yangyang Liu , Steven C. H. Hoi

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) underpin the United States' critical infrastructure, managing essential services such as power, water, and transportation that are vital to national security and public safety. However, increasing digital…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-10-17 Jack Vanlyssel

The convergence of information and operational technology networks has created previously unforeseen security issues. To address these issues, both researchers and practitioners have integrated threat intelligence methods into the security…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-10-24 Jacob Williams , Matthew Edwards , Joseph Gardiner

Cyberattacks on industrial control systems (ICS) have been drawing attention in academia. However, this has not raised adequate concerns among some industrial practitioners. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the vulnerable locations…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-06-16 He Wen

IP spoofing enables reflection and amplification attacks, which cause major threats to the current Internet infrastructure. Detecting IP packets with incorrect source addresses would help to improve the situation. This is easy at the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-10-05 Jasper Eumann , Raphael Hiesgen , Thomas C. Schmidt , Matthias Wählisch

The integration of communication networks and the Internet of Things (IoT) in Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) increases their vulnerability towards cyber-attacks, causing devastating outcomes. Traditional Intrusion Detection Systems…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-05-05 Abdulrahman Al-Abassi , Hadis Karimipour , Ali Dehghantanha , Reza M. Parizi

With the advent of smart industry, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are increasingly using Cloud, IoT, and other services to meet Industry 4.0 targets. The connectivity inherent in these services exposes such systems to increased…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-05-12 Alireza Dehlaghi-Ghadim , Ali Balador , Mahshid Helali Moghadam , Hans Hansson , Mauro Conti