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CompTIA Sec+ 3.5
Security implications of embedded systems
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Computer Science
Professional
11/25/2018

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Term
SCADA/ICS
Definition
-Centralized systems that monitor and control sites, or complexes of systems spread out over a large area
Term
SCADA Components
Definition
-RTU
-PLC
-HMI
-MTU
Term
RTU - Remote Telemetry Unit
Definition
-Connects to sensors that convert sensor info into digital data
-USually connects to a central unit, but sometimes can talk to each other
-Microprocessor based system used in harsh remote environments
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PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
Definition
-Connects to remote sensors
-Converts information to digital data
-Programmable
-Handles a wide variety of capabilities
-Versatile
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HMI - Human Machine Interface
Definition
-Presents data display
-Provides controls for intervention
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MTU - Master Terminal Unit
Definition
-Central controller
-Receives input for PLC or RTU
-Sends instructions to PLC or RTU
-Has an IP address
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SCADA Security Concerns
Definition
-Formerly proprietary closed systems
-Evolved to open connected systems
-Vulnerable to unauthorized access, malware, hacking, theft, destruction, destruction of data
Term
STUXNET Attack
Definition
-Targeted PLC's
-Destroyed centrifuges
-Hit Iran
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SCADA Attack Australia 2000
Definition
-Sewage systems attacked
-System failure
Term
Smart Devices / IoT
Definition
-Wearable Tech
-Home Automation
Term
Wearable Technology
Definition
-Always connected
-Continuous Feed
-Info about location, habits
-Increases attack vector / interception of data
Term
Home Automation
Definition
-Personal data can be compromised
-Entry point into user's network
-Provides attack vector for Social Engineering
Term
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Definition
-Temperature and humidity control
Term
HVAC areas of concern
Definition
-Hacker can decrease humidity increasing static discharge
-Hacker could shutdown cooling
-Compromise to data center with environmental control offline
Term
SoC - System on a chip
Definition
-Raspberry PI
-Mobile Phone / Tablet / Phablet
-Embedded devices for health care
-Vulnerable to hacking, loss of data, attack host
Term
RToS - Real Time Operating System
Definition
-Designed to process data with minimal latency
-Focused on Deterministic Process
-Dedicated to narrow set of applications: embedded sys, IoT, SCADA
Term
Printers and MFD's (Multi Function Devices)
Definition
-Output data to hard copy
-Scan data to digital form
-Have IP addresses
-Vulnerable to hacking, data compromise
-Vulnerable to DNS cache poisoning
Term
MFD
Definition
Multi-Functional Devices. Like an all in one printer that a scanner with fax machine and copier capabilities.
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