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Small industrial control systems emerging as targets of cyberattacks: Expert calls for stronger protection

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 3 (UNI) Small Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including those used in factories, hospitals, supermarkets and water-supply installations, are increasingly exposed to cyber threats and require the same level of security attention as large industrial and critical infrastructure networks, a cybersecurity expert has warned.
In an article, K. S. Manoj, CPS Security Specialist at Intelegrid ECC Pvt Ltd, said India's cybersecurity focus should not remain confined to large power grids, defence installations and major SCADA networks, as smaller digitally controlled systems are also becoming part of the expanding cyberattack surface.
PLCs, HVAC controllers, refrigeration systems and embedded automation devices used in small manufacturing units, cold-storage facilities, commercial buildings and other establishments could be exploited by attackers to disrupt physical operations, he pointed out.
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