General Considerations for ICS Security

Using wired or wireless networks

• Securing the Network

Configuring services and network ports

• Managing Network Services and Ports

Isolating your ICS network

• Separating the ICS Network

Apply regular software updates

• ICS Software Updates

Securing the Host

• Securing the Host

Physical and virtual access to the host

• General Guidelines for Securing the Host

Securing client/server communication

• Securing Communication Between Client and Server

Protecting the host from viruses and malware

• Scanning the Host for Viruses/Malware

Access to content on the Host

• Protecting the Applications and Content on the Host

Latest Windows patches applied

• Windows Updates

User Authentication

• User Authentication

Authentication and Authorization

• Securing Systems through Authentication and Authorization

Using Windows to manage users

• Managing Users and Groups through Windows

Using the ICS application to manage users

• Managing Users and Groups through ICS Software

Contingency Planning

• Contingency Planning

Develop a Disaster Plan

• Disaster Recovery Planning

Develop Business Continuity Plans

• Business Continuity Planning

Implement auditing and logging

• Auditing and Logging

Conclusion

• Conclusion