OpenC2

Defining OpenC2 Cybersecurity for OT: Microgrids

OpenC2 is an open cybersecurity command language for the Internet of Things, also known as Operational Technology (OT). Traditional cybersecurity concerns are focused on the traditional networks of file servers, database servers, web servers, and desktop computers. Cybersecurity commands from firewall directives to interdiction of malware in documents have as their goal the protection of those administrative and data services. The communications requirements and systems architectures of OT are quite different than those of administrative systems, and the services provided by OT are far more diverse. The security directives for each type of OT system are just now being defined. The services provided by OT may be critical to the performance of other systems. A cyber-threat to a power distribution system may create risks to every mission supported by that system. OpenC2 on OT systems may be able to provide critical situation awareness on threats to other missions.
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