Network Security
Cyber security strategies to secure the real world
Recent events highlight how much of a global issue that cyber security has become. to interface with the factory in a more intuitive and seamless manner is driving the next industrial revolution. With the wave of advances defining Industry 4.0, there is increased connectivity and requirements for access in the factory. The devices at the edge need to be more capable, moving the analytics further to the edge and increasing functionality, autonomy, and connectivity. The data links between the devices in the factory and the traditional field connection point have to adapt to be more capable; providing increased visibility and control from the cloud. In an industry known for focusing on stability and availability, there is increasing demand for flexibility. Solving for the demand to interface with the world around us in a more seamless and intuitive manner drives new capabilities and
technologies. However, a major byproduct of these developments is the need for security. Cyber security is a principal factor in market segments that demand high reliability and safety. Those who have malicious intent, commonly called bad actors, can exist within or outside an organizational system and can have many different motivations. The threat to connected devices exists both through the network as well as physical access. Cyber security applied to these edge devices need to adequately address the threat. Analog Devices provides solutions that connect the physical world to the digital world, where analog-to-digital conversion takes place. ADI is uniquely positioned in the market to push cyber security further to the edge, where data is established. Establishing trust in the data further down the signal SOURCE: ANALOG DEVICES
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SMARTPHONE started a trend of connected devices that not only perform some form of computing and decision making, but that has changed how we relate with the world around us. These devices are connected through networks and cloud services that provide easy access and sharing of information. In order to solve for market demand, there is a rapidly multiplying number of connected devices designed to transform and innovate how we seamlessly interface with the world. This trend is changing how we relate to the automobile and factory, but it is also creating cyber security challenges that industry integrators will face. In these markets, there is a much higher demand to operate reliably, which presents unique cyber security challenges when extending the connected edge. For instance, the automobile is no longer simply a tool used to get us from point A to point B. It is becoming a platform that provides us new means to interact with the world and improve our quality of life. This is being achieved through connectivity and the sharing of data, such as how to optimize battery performance or updating navigation with changing landscapes. The automobile platform is becoming a way to connect and integrate services in a fashion that mimics the development of the smartphone in an environment that demands near absolute safety, integrity, and accessibility. The industrial market is undergoing significant changes as new technology advances serve as a catalyst for higher productivity. The demand for increased productivity is changing how we interoperate and interact with the factory. The need
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Extending cyber security to the connected edge is a key strategy for industry. The devices at the edge need to be more capable, moving the analytics further to the edge and increasing functionality, autonomy, and connectivity. Data links have to adapt to be more capable and provide both increased visibility and control.
Since the Stuxnet incident, industry has experienced a constant flow of cyber security events.
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