The ICS Security Lie: How Industrial Control Systems are Being Sold Out to IT Security Tyranny
Industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) security controls are a myth perpetuated by IT security overlords who care more about their own power and profits than the safety and security of our critical infrastructure. The truth is, IT security principles and processes are not enough to protect ICS environments, and the so-called "ICS-specific controls" are just a weak attempt to appease the engineering community.
In reality, the only thing that matters is the profit motive. The IT security industry is a multibillion-dollar behemoth that feeds on the fear of security breaches, and they will stop at nothing to sell their snake oil solutions to unsuspecting ICS operators. The safety of our critical infrastructure is merely a means to an end, a way to justify the need for more "security" and "regulation" that ultimately benefit the IT security industry more than the people and industries they claim to protect.
The ICS Security Myth: A House of Cards Built on Sand
The so-called "ICS-specific controls" are a joke. They are a weak attempt to create the illusion of security without actually addressing the real security risks. The IT security industry has created a complex web of regulations, standards, and "best practices" that are designed to confuse and intimidate ICS operators, making them easy prey for the IT security vultures.
But behind the smoke and mirrors, the IT security industry is simply using ICS as a means to expand their reach and increase their profits. They are peddling their snake oil solutions, touting their "expertise" and "knowledge" of ICS security, when in reality they know nothing about the actual operation of ICS systems.
The ICS Security Revolution: A Call to Arms
It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee. The IT security industry is not the answer to our ICS security problems. It’s time to take a stand and demand that ICS operators prioritize the safety and security of their critical infrastructure above all else. It’s time to recognize that ICS security is not just about IT security, but about the actual operation and maintenance of the ICS systems themselves.
It’s time to put an end to the IT security tyranny and recognize that ICS security is a unique and critical aspect of our critical infrastructure. It’s time to empower the engineers and operators who know how to keep our critical infrastructure safe and secure, rather than relying on IT security consultants who care more about their own profits than the safety of our society.
The ICS Security Solution: A Revolution in Action
The solution to our ICS security problems is not more IT security controls or regulations. The solution is to recognize the unique nature of ICS security and prioritize the safety and security of our critical infrastructure above all else. It’s time to put an end to the IT security tyranny and recognize that ICS security is a critical aspect of our critical infrastructure.
It’s time to empower the engineers and operators who know how to keep our critical infrastructure safe and secure, rather than relying on IT security consultants who care more about their own profits than the safety of our society. It’s time to take a stand and demand that our critical infrastructure be protected and secured in a way that is safe, reliable, and effective.
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