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Cyber Physical Systems in the UK Railway Industry - Webinar discussion

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Please keep the discussion going from the webinar here.
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  • Does the threat also exist on the Electrical Control network (SCADA) system. New traction substations are now connected via telecommunications networks.


    SCADA is one of the components that make up an Industrial Control System and have been previously exploited. I can't comment on specific components, but you've highlighted that interconnectivity is something we need to carefully consider, as this does allow an adversary to go from one system to another if there adequate defences are not in place.
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  • Does the threat also exist on the Electrical Control network (SCADA) system. New traction substations are now connected via telecommunications networks.


    SCADA is one of the components that make up an Industrial Control System and have been previously exploited. I can't comment on specific components, but you've highlighted that interconnectivity is something we need to carefully consider, as this does allow an adversary to go from one system to another if there adequate defences are not in place.
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