Network Servers and Services Lesson 011: ICS/SCADA Part 1

What does ICS stand for?

Industrial Control System.

What does SCADA stand for?

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.

What does OT stand for?

Operational Technology.

What category does ICS and SCADA fall into?

OT.

Operational Technology

A communications network designed to implement an industrial control system as opposed to traditional business and data networking systems.

What is OT used for?

With operating machines and other electrical tools or components, such as opening or shutting a valve from a cabinet system.

What is the functional basis of operational technology?

It interacts with the real world.

What does OT make optional?

The us of an actual OS or terminal based computer.

What can be integrated with OT?

IT.

What are the two main types of OT systems?

ICS and SCADA.

Industrial Control System

Provides the mechanisms for workflow and process automation.

How do ISCs work?

By controlling machinery using embedded devices that are designed to perform a specific and dedicated function.

Where is ICS heavily used?

In controlling real-world devices and critical infrastructure.

What kinds of facilities use ICS?

Power suppliers, water suppliers, healthcare services, telecommunication, and national security services.

What does DCS stand for?

Distributed Control System.

What is a DCS?

A system made up of multiple ICSs.

What is prioritized over confidentiality in ICSs?

Availability and integrity.

What is the CIA triad?

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability, which are all important in the tech industry.

What is prioritized in IT concerning the CIA Triad?

Confidentiality.

What is prioritized in OT concerning the CIA Triad?

Availability.

What is the main purpose of OT and why availability is priority concerning it?

It is designed to increase productivity and efficiency in manufacturing plants.

What is another essntial example of the use of OT in practice?

On a U.S. Navy warship, which is essentially a city at sea.