on July 20, 2021 As manufacturers continue to adopt Industry 4.0 and IIoT technology, cybersecurity is becoming more and more critical with each passing day. Successfully protecting a network requires not only constant vigilance but strategies for securing your organization at every level. However, even with the best preparation, there is always a chance of attack. Author Andrew Ginter summed it up with his 3 laws of SCADA security: Nothing is 100% secure. Every piece of information can be an attack. 1. Enterprise Security 2. SCADA Security 3. Network Security The best method for keeping a network protected is using TLS (sometimes called SSL), which encrypts all data over HTTP to prevent session hijacking by securing databases and the Gateway. It also encrypts OPC UA and MQTT communication to ensure private data transfer. Auditing is another powerful tool for maintaining security. By running periodic audits, you can track who did what from where 4. Device Security 5. Physical Security Start Protecting Your System Now The tips listed above will benefit any SCADA system, but leveraging a robust, security-focused software like Ignition by Inductive Automation can offer incredible peace of mind (along with great support). To learn more about securing your organization’s industrial automation platform, click here . Tags / Inductive Automation All rights reserved