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09-03-2009, 06:32 AM
The Homeland Security Department should improve its cybersecurity programs for some major control systems, according to a new report from DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner. The control systems, which operate primarily in power plants, factories and utilities, are a vital part of the nation’s critical infrastructure. In recent years control systems increasingly have become networked and linked with other information technology systems including the Internet. As a result, the control systems are vulnerable to cyber threats, the IG said.DHS’ National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) has been coordinating public and private efforts for cybersecurity in control systems. It also conducts training. Although that division has made progress, there are still gaps in control system cybersecurity, according to the IG's report.
For more information:
http://fcw.com/articles/2009/09/02/dhs-needs-to-improve-cybersecurity-efforts-for-control-systems-ig-says.aspx
For more information:
http://fcw.com/articles/2009/09/02/dhs-needs-to-improve-cybersecurity-efforts-for-control-systems-ig-says.aspx