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Authors:
Michael Riegler
Johannes Sametinger
Keywords: web; embedded devices; web security; industrial control systems.
Abstract:
Due to the increasing networking of devices and services to the Internet of Things, security requirements are rising. Systems that were previously operated in isolation can be attacked over the Internet today. Industrial control systems often form the core of critical infrastructures. Their vulnerabilities and too lax security management can have fatal consequences. With the help of vulnerability databases and search engines, hackers can get instructions and targets to exploit. Routers, printers, cameras and other devices can be the gateway to the home or corporate network. Cyber criminals can enter sensitive areas through inadequately protected remote access. In a case study of a central water supply control system, we present typical security problems. We show that security vulnerabilities are wide-spread in current embedded web devices and demonstrate that appropriate countermeasures can reduce the attack surface significantly.
Pages: 1 to 6
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2014
Publication date: November 16, 2014
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2162-2116
ISBN: 978-1-61208-376-6
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Dates: from November 16, 2014 to November 20, 2014