ICS and SCADA Foundations: A Beginner’s Guide to Operational Technology Security introduces readers to the essential principles, components, and challenges of securing industrial control systems in a rapidly connected world. From PLCs, field networks, and safety systems to governance, threat modeling, and incident response, the book bridges the gap between engineering and cybersecurity. It explains how operational technology differs from traditional IT, why availability and safety take precedence, and how layered defense, segmentation, and disciplined processes protect critical infrastructure. Designed for newcomers to OT security, it provides the technical insight and practical mindset needed to understand, manage, and defend industrial environments with confidence.
ICS and SCADA Foundations: A Beginner’s Guide to Operational Technology Security introduces readers to the essential principles, components, and challenges of securing industrial control systems in a rapidly connected world. From PLCs, field networks, and safety systems to governance, threat mode...