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A security concept for a global factory network : Practical considerations in implementation

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  • Voeth, Michael

    (Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany)

  • Patterson, Clare

    (Bosch CyberCompare, UK)

  • Stemmann, Jannis

    (Bosch CyberCompare, Germany)

Abstract

On top of information technology (IT) security risks faced by almost all companies, manufacturers need to deal with additional challenges from operating their own factories. For example, typical difficulties arise from legacy systems, proprietary communication protocols and real-time requirements in highly automated production environments. At the same time, budget constraints need to be considered, as manufacturers often face strong competition (plants are usually unprofitable at low utilisation, and therefore each competitor has a strong incentive to lower prices down to the marginal cost of production). This paper explains the combined IT and operational technology (OT) security concept used by a corporation with a global manufacturing footprint operating in various industry sectors. Lessons learned from testing some security tools are included. In order to scale know-how and make security more affordable for companies in similar situations, the concept of a curated marketplace is introduced, and its implementation described.

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  • Voeth, Michael & Patterson, Clare & Stemmann, Jannis, 2022. "A security concept for a global factory network : Practical considerations in implementation," Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 6(1), pages 26-33, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:csj000:y:2022:v:6:i:1:p:26-33
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    Keywords

    OT; ICS; defence in depth; production;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management

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