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Rising Cybersecurity Concerns Within the Industrial IoT (IIoT)

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Rising Cybersecurity Concerns Within the Industrial IoT (IIoT)

September 10
08:00 2019

With the advent and growth of technology, no entity – whether an individual or an organisation – is truly safe from the disastrous impact of a successful cyber attack or information breach. The situation is only worsened by the Schneider Electric Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), as the sheer number of these devices continues to increase with each passing year.  This IIoT device revolution has seen a simultaneous increase in the cyber threat landscape due to new avenues of attack that these devices have brought about with them. Furthermore, the industrial markets have consistently found themselves as targets for potential cyber-criminals and information thieves. Some of the primary reasons attributing to this can be explained below.

Outdated & Obsolete Systems

A noteworthy component of the globe’s IT infrastructure is currently functioning on outdated software and hardware solutions. A prominent example of this is Schneider Electric SCADA. They are essentially utilised as a platform of data collection and process automation. Schneider Electric SCADA systems were initially designed to function internally, without keeping secure communication in mind. However, as time has progressed a significant number of vulnerabilities have come up within these systems. In most cases, these systems are not supported or updated with security applications, even if the damages they address are obvious. Developing a security patch can be a cumbersome task, since the proposed changes may result in the other components of the system to underperform or fail.

Growing Demands

It can easily be said that demand for Schneider Electric Industrial IoT devices greatly exceeds the demand for the security and safeguarding of these same devices. Along with the fact that the customised configuration of distinct systems can harm a facility, any disturbance in this service can have disastrous results. These consequences can impact the operational as well as financial safety of a system. To elaborate on this further, imagine trying to replace the entire foundation of a car without it impacting the functionality of other components such as the gear, steering wheel, or even the clutch.

Inadequate Standards

The sudden revolution of the Schneider Electric IIoT has lead to an inevitable demand for security which is earlier negligible. This has lead to an array of specific standards for cybersecurity solutions. However, enforcing these standards pervasively is close to impossible due to the diversity and uniqueness of each system and their functionality.

Sheer Popularity of IIoT

As elaborated on below, the undying thirst for operational efficiency and performance enhancement within the industry has resulted in the swift employment of new-age technologies. This makes cybersecurity an even bigger concern due to the meaningful threat introduced by the growth of the Schneider Electric Industrial Internet of Things.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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