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Barbara Filkins, SANS Senior Analyst
That aligns with traditional IT security
concerns in which identifying, and
tracking assets and networks,
remains a challenge. Not surprisingly,
mobile devices (including those used
remotely to augment and replace
ICS workstations) and wireless
communications solutions are
contributors to overall risks and
threat exposure.
“We know from previous SANS
research that the addition of ‘things’
and mobile devices to ICS represents
significant risk,” said Doug Wylie,
Director of SANS Industrials and
Infrastructure Business Portfolio.
“We see in our newest results that
practitioners struggle mightily with how
to offset these mounting challenges.”
The growing adoption and movement
to cloud services (40% of respondents
indicated they use some cloud service)
represents additional risks with
exposure to new threats that need to be
comprehended and addressed.
Wylie added: “Hyperconnectivity and
the rapid introduction of new technology
within OT, is providing tangible value, but
the added complexity that comes with
each continues to outpace the readiness
of those tasked with safeguarding
today’s systems from cyber threats.” u
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