{"product_id":"9798868820151","title":"Apress Pocket Guides: An Introduction to Securing a Complex Industrial Environment","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApress Pocket Guides: An Introduction to Securing a Complex Industrial Environment\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNardone, Massimo\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eOperational Technology (OT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e refers to hardware and software used to monitor, control, and manage industrial processes, infrastructure, and assets across sectors like manufacturing, energy, transportation, and utilities. It includes systems such as Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, PLCs, and DCS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eICS Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e is the protection of industrial automation and control systems that manage critical operations like power generation, water treatment, and oil and gas production. Its goal is to safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability while mitigating risks from cyber threats, disruptions, and unauthorized access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWith this book, our goal is to help readers understand how to secure complex industrial environments by providing a clear introduction to ICS and OT security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWe will begin by explaining what ICS and OT are, how they differ from traditional IT, and why those differences matter. From there, the discussion will focus on the increasing importance of ICS\/OT security—particularly in the context of IT and OT convergence, where systems and data are becoming more interconnected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eYou will also gain an understanding of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003ekey components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e that make up Industrial Control Systems and how they work together to monitor and control industrial operations. These components—including SCADA, PLC, HMI, and DCS—are essential for ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and security in industries like manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhat you Will Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe major differences between IT and OT security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eKey components of Industrial Control Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe major challenges in ICS\/OT security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhy ICS\/OT security is very important in the digitalization era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe most common and widely used ICS\/OT standards, tools, and frameworks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners of OT Security environment. The book assumes you have an understanding of the IT Security environment and will be a great book for those who wish to learn the major differences and key elements of ICS and OT Security.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2025-10-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9798868820151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/979-8-8688-2016-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 133\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44406720561292,"sku":"9798868820151","price":20.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9798868820151.jpg?v=1775064836","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798868820151","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}