Practical Industrial Internet of Things Security

Endpoint visibility and control

Proper visibility of cyber-physical systems in large-scale industrial deployments is a practical challenge. In addition to the endpoint inventory during the design and deployment phases, many endpoints can be connected during the operational stage and remain unaccounted for. Connected appliances, such as smart light bulbs and refrigerators, regularly get added to enterprise IT networks, and often evade security monitoring. The compromise of a connected fish tank to steal valuable information from a casino business provides a case in point (DARKT-THREAT). Adequate visibility and policy control of endpoints must be emphasized in the security strategy.

Remote policy management over secured channels is necessary ...