- known internet-related vulnerabilities.
- Especially the use of commercial ‘off-the-shelf’ software, which is cheaper but with greater access for hackers.
- Lack of proper protection from internet access.
- lack of nuclear facility personnel training
- Many plants were built before cyber threats were an issue
- A gap emerges between plant personnel and cyber security personnel
- No proactive solutions for potential threats
- Reacting to potential threats is not enough cyber security
A London based think tank produced a report, Cyber Security at Civil Nuclear Facilities: Understanding the Risks, after studying cyber risks to nuclear plants for 18 months, giving rise to these 3 identifiable probelms at nuclear power plants.
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