Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Unraveling Cybersecurity Myths in Chemical Manufacturing. |
| Authors: |
Ayala, Marco1 marayala@absconsulting.com |
| Source: |
Chemical Engineering. Jun2026, Vol. 133 Issue 6, p15-20. 5p. |
| Subjects: |
Industrial safety, Malware, Internet security, Chemical products manufacturing, Industrial controls manufacturing, System safety, Cyberterrorism |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on dispelling common myths about cybersecurity in chemical manufacturing, particularly regarding the ISA/IEC 62443 standard, which provides a risk-based framework tailored for industrial control systems. It emphasizes that cybersecurity in chemical plants is integral to process safety due to the potential for cyberattacks to cause physical harm, citing incidents like the TRITON malware attack on safety instrumented systems. The article outlines five prevalent myths—such as the belief in air-gapped networks’ safety and that cybersecurity is solely an IT issue—and contrasts them with realities addressed by ISA/IEC 62443’s modular, phased approach. It concludes with a practical four-step roadmap for chemical manufacturers to implement cybersecurity measures aligned with process safety, underscoring the shared responsibility across operational and engineering teams to protect critical infrastructure and public safety. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
