Reply to post: Re: Yes, but that's not the point to learn from this

Siemens sighs: SCADA bugs abound

Fatman

Re: Yes, but that's not the point to learn from this

Before SCADA hardware was controlled over its own dedicated network which afforded some level of security (through obscurity) then some bright spark brain dead MBA looking to "Increase Shareholder Value" decided it would be a good idea to just to stick it all on TCP/IP connect this shit to the internet without a complete understanding of the ramifictions of such OPEN and UNSECURED ACCESS.

FTFY!!!

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