Name: Alexandros Mendrinos
Date: 11/9/2023
SCADA Applications
SCADA systems are Supervisor control data acquisition systems used in critical infrastructure.
SCADA systems are used to control and monitor systems in these critical sites and use their
system to help deal with the complexity. SCADA uses typically automated systems to help
manage these sites.
Critical Infrastructure
There are many risks associated with critical infrastructure because of its importance and
reliance on critical infrastructure. The first risk is physical attacks on the physical location. This
could be as simple as people vandalizing to people attempting to break in to install or destroy
property. The second risk is cyber security threats, Cyber security threats can completely shut
down critical infrastructure production and systems. This can happen from a physical attack that
installs malware to the system or malware sent to try to breach into the system.
SCADA in Critical Infrastructure
SCADA is used in critical infrastructure in all different aspects of being able to run. The first
aspect of its helping is it being able to monitor parameters in the infrastructure. This is important
because it can measure important information such as temperature and pressure and alert if
one is too high or too low. The SCADA system does this by using sensors and interpreting
them. Another way this helps is by allowing operators to access dangerous areas that are not
easily accessible with remote operation. The final and one of the most important reasons for
SCADA systems to be used in Critical infrastructure is for automation (SCADA Systems –
SCADA Systems, n.d.).
Conclusion
In conclusion, critical infrastructures are extremely important to everyday life. There have
been many instances in the past where something will happen to deactivate a critical
infrastructure and it has a great effect on thousands to millions of people. This is why using
technology such as SCADA systems to help monitor and control these extremely vital systems
is so important.
References
SCADA Systems – SCADA Systems. (n.d.). Www.scadasystems.net.
https://www.scadasystems.net/