My article this month for eSecurityPlanet addresses the oft overlooked and misunderstood issue of securing SCADA systems. Many thanks to Jonathan Pollet of Red Tiger Security for providing feedback and quotes for the article.

SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems run critical infrastructure and manufacturing processes. SCADA is what the local power company uses to manage usage on the grid and ensure customers have energy during times of high use. It’s also what manufacturing plants use to manage the shop floor to make sure production can continue without interruption. If you’re like most network and application security professionals, you’ve never worked with a SCADA system. SCADA knowledge is specialized and often not covered in traditional security training and certifications like… Continue reading: Why SCADA Security Matters–And What You Should Know About It