Abstract
The integration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices into manufacturing environments has accelerated the transition to Industry 4.0, but has also introduced new cybersecurity risks. This Thesis introduces a problem with an existing PLC system not detecting a fault and introduce a IIoT solution, afterwards it conducts a comprehensive security analysis of a commercial smart air compressor, revealing critical vulnerabilities. It includes a formal threat model, demonstrates practical attack scenarios in a testbed environment, and evaluates their subsequent impact on an industrial process, leading to denial of service and the corruption of critical process telemetry. In addition, an analysis of the device’s supply chain reveals how product integration from multiple vendors and limited security considerations can expose a device to threats. The findings underscore the necessity of incorporating cybersecurity principles into both IIoT device design and supply chain governance to enhance resilience against emerging industrial cyber threats.
Author and committee
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- Zarzour, Jad
Subjects
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- hdl:1920/15231
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:MARS:1920/15231