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Process control systems in the chemical industry: Safety vs. security
Author(s) -
Hahn Jeffrey,
Guillen Donna Post,
Anderson Thomas
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
process safety progress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1547-5913
pISSN - 1066-8527
DOI - 10.1002/prs.10114
Subject(s) - process safety , computer security , homeland security , process (computing) , control system security , control (management) , productivity , risk analysis (engineering) , security controls , engineering , business , work in process , security service , computer science , operations management , information security , network security policy , archaeology , artificial intelligence , terrorism , history , operating system , economics , macroeconomics
Traditionally, the primary focus of the chemical industry has been safety and productivity. However, recent threats to our nation's critical infrastructure have prompted a tightening of security measures across many different industry sectors. Reducing control system vulnerabilities against physical and cyber attack is necessary to ensure the safety, reliability, integrity, and availability of these systems. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has developed a strategy to secure these vulnerabilities. Crucial to this strategy is the Control Systems Security and Test Center (CSSTC) established to test and analyze control systems and their components. In addition, the CSSTC promotes a proactive, collaborative approach to increase industry's awareness of standards, products, and processes that can enhance the security of control systems. This paper outlines measures that can be taken to enhance the cybersecurity of process control systems in the chemical sector. © 2005 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog, 2006