Cyber Security Standards, Solution Tips & Challenges
                                         Ahmed M. Al Enizy
                                        IT Security Manager
                         International Systems Engineering
   In the era of Cyber War, securing ICS and SCADA systems
         helps in protecting national infrastructure thus preserving
         steady national economic growth. But deploying the right
         technical and/or physical solutions is not enough.
        There are too many Security Standards for each industry
         that can complement Technical Solutions.
        There is no single Standard that covers everything.
        This adds to the increasing complexity of ICS/SCADA
         Management, Governance, and Compliance.

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   Difference between
        Standards, Frameworks, and Best Practices
       ICS/SCADA Security Standards
       Which One is Good?
       Solution Tips
       How Does ISO 27001 Works?
       General Challenges




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Act
                Legal
                        Regulation


                         Standard


           Technical    Framework


                        Best Practice




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    14 different standard for different
         Infrastructure Sectors (Energy and
         Power, Oil, Chemical, Defense, Wate
         r Treatment, Emergency
         Services, IT, Communications)
        API - American Petroleum Institute
        IEC - International Electrotechnical
         Commission
        IEEE - Institute of Electrical and
         Electronic Engineers
        ISA – Instrumentation, Systems, and
         Automation Society
        ISO - International Organization for
         Standardization
        NERC - North American Electric
         Reliability Council
        NIST - National Institute of
         Standards and Technology



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   Good standard
        ◦ Incorporates the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach.
        ◦ Mature and stable.
        ◦ Not contradicting or in conflict with corporate or
          international standards.
        ◦ Clear and easy to understand.
        ◦ Systematic.
        ◦ Realistic and practical.
        ◦ Solves all parts of the problem.
        ◦ Well structured and organized.
        ◦ Measurable.
        ◦ Has a clear accreditation and certification process.
        ◦ Widely followed and adapted.



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    There is no “silver bullet”, and definitely there is no single
         solution.
        Avoid reinventing the wheel, we are using their
         technologies therefor it is best to use their standards and
         conceder consultation.
        It is a result of collaborative efforts through shared
         responsibilities supported by commitment, resources, and
         consultation.
        The right starting point is choosing the right standard.
        You can consider Corporate GRC program to adapt the
         security standard you have chosen.
        GRC market solutions provide technical assistance and
         automation in managing GRC program vertically and
         horizontally.



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Compliance


                                   Flexibility             Integration


                                                 Process



                                              Support
                                             Authority
                 Psychological               Awareness                   Cost
                    Factors
                             People                           Tech.
           Commitment
                                                                                Limitation

                        Cultures
                                                                  Complexity

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   Overlapping and intersection between
         standards.
        Overlapping and varying abbreviations and
         definitions.
        Growing complexity of compliance both
         vertical and horizontal.
        Limited compliant ICS/SCADA suppliers with
         Security Standards.



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Dubai Cyber Security 02 Ics Scada Cyber Security Standards, Solution Tips and Challenges V1.0

  • 1.
    Cyber Security Standards,Solution Tips & Challenges Ahmed M. Al Enizy IT Security Manager International Systems Engineering
  • 2.
    In the era of Cyber War, securing ICS and SCADA systems helps in protecting national infrastructure thus preserving steady national economic growth. But deploying the right technical and/or physical solutions is not enough.  There are too many Security Standards for each industry that can complement Technical Solutions.  There is no single Standard that covers everything.  This adds to the increasing complexity of ICS/SCADA Management, Governance, and Compliance. 2 10/3/2012
  • 3.
    Difference between Standards, Frameworks, and Best Practices  ICS/SCADA Security Standards  Which One is Good?  Solution Tips  How Does ISO 27001 Works?  General Challenges 3 10/3/2012
  • 4.
    Act Legal Regulation Standard Technical Framework Best Practice 4 10/3/2012
  • 5.
    14 different standard for different Infrastructure Sectors (Energy and Power, Oil, Chemical, Defense, Wate r Treatment, Emergency Services, IT, Communications)  API - American Petroleum Institute  IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission  IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers  ISA – Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society  ISO - International Organization for Standardization  NERC - North American Electric Reliability Council  NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology 5 10/3/2012
  • 6.
    Good standard ◦ Incorporates the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach. ◦ Mature and stable. ◦ Not contradicting or in conflict with corporate or international standards. ◦ Clear and easy to understand. ◦ Systematic. ◦ Realistic and practical. ◦ Solves all parts of the problem. ◦ Well structured and organized. ◦ Measurable. ◦ Has a clear accreditation and certification process. ◦ Widely followed and adapted. 6 10/3/2012
  • 7.
    There is no “silver bullet”, and definitely there is no single solution.  Avoid reinventing the wheel, we are using their technologies therefor it is best to use their standards and conceder consultation.  It is a result of collaborative efforts through shared responsibilities supported by commitment, resources, and consultation.  The right starting point is choosing the right standard.  You can consider Corporate GRC program to adapt the security standard you have chosen.  GRC market solutions provide technical assistance and automation in managing GRC program vertically and horizontally. 7 10/3/2012
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  • 9.
    Compliance Flexibility Integration Process Support Authority Psychological Awareness Cost Factors People Tech. Commitment Limitation Cultures Complexity 9 10/3/2012
  • 10.
    Overlapping and intersection between standards.  Overlapping and varying abbreviations and definitions.  Growing complexity of compliance both vertical and horizontal.  Limited compliant ICS/SCADA suppliers with Security Standards. 10 10/3/2012
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Editor's Notes

  • #5 Act / Statute“A written law passed by a legislative body.” Wikipedia.Regulation“A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.” Wikipedia.StandardsTechnical Standard “A formal document that establishes uniform engineering or technical criteria, methods, processes and practices.” Wikipedia.International Standard A standards developed by international standards organizations. International standards are available for consideration and use, worldwideCorporate StandardFrameworkGuiding principles and recommendations to reach a goal.Best Practice“A well defined procedure that is known to produce near-optimum results.” Wikipedia
  • #11 Overlapping standards.Understanding of standards and Selecting unique clauses Overlapping and varying abbreviations and definitions.Glossary of terms that identifying only one, and maps to the othersGrowing complexity of compliance both vertical and horizontal.Simplified, flexible, phased approach and continues improvement plans Compliance cost.Valuing the benefits behind complianceLimited compliant ICS/SCADA suppliers.Certified suppliers or certify suppliers through validated guaranteesLack of specialized government authority that tailors and mandates needed standards.Case studies and incidents