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Industrial control systems face unprecedented cyber threats, with 67% of attacks originating through removable media. Manufacturing downtime from cyber incidents costs UK industry £2.1 billion annually, making robust ICS cybersecurity essential for operational continuity.
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ICS Security: Protecting Critical Operations
Industrial control systems (ICS) form the backbone of modern manufacturing, energy production, and critical infrastructure. These complex networks of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) require specialised cybersecurity approaches that traditional IT security cannot adequately address.
Common Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities
Removable Media Risks
USB devices and portable media represent the highest risk vector for ICS environments. Contractors, maintenance personnel, and engineers regularly introduce external media containing malware, patches, or configuration files.
Network Protocol Weaknesses
Industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and Profinet lack built-in security features. These protocols transmit critical control commands in plaintext, enabling attackers to manipulate industrial processes.
Human Machine Interface Exposure
Web-based HMIs often contain vulnerabilities similar to commercial web applications. Default passwords, unencrypted communications, and poor access controls create multiple attack surfaces.
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ICS Threat Intelligence
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre identifies industrial control systems as priority targets for state-sponsored cyber attacks. Recent intelligence indicates:
- 156% increase in ICS-targeted malware variants since 2022
- Average manufacturing downtime of 16 days following successful ICS attacks
- £4.2 million average cost per incident for critical infrastructure operators
Assess Your ICS Vulnerability Risk – Get a confidential security assessment from our industrial cybersecurity specialists before attackers find your weaknesses.
Guarding Infrastructures
Manufacturing Success Story
A major UK automotive manufacturer implemented comprehensive ICS cybersecurity measures after a near-miss ransomware incident. Their layered security approach, including hardware-based USB scanning at all OT network entry points, has prevented 23 attempted attacks over 18 months whilst maintaining 99.97% operational uptime.
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Regulatory Compliance for Industrial Systems
IEC 62443 Compliance
The international standard for industrial automation and control systems security requires specific controls for removable media, including scanning all USB devices before connection to control networks.
Ensure IEC 62443 Compliance – Schedule a free compliance audit and discover gaps in your current ICS security before your next inspection.
UK NIS Regulations
Critical infrastructure operators must demonstrate robust cybersecurity measures under the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018. ICS security forms a core component of compliance requirements.
Sector-Specific Standards
Many industries have their own regulations for removable media security. Tyrex solutions help organisations align with defence, energy, and maritime cybersecurity standards, reducing compliance risk.
K-REX Console
The CONSOLE can be placed on a desk, which makes it convenient for any standard work environment. This USB media decontamination solution protects your critical infrastructures from cyber threats.
Features
- Available in 4G, 5G, WiFi, wired and offline
- 10 inch HD screen
- Weight: 12kg
K-REX Totem
The TOTEM can be positionned on the floor, at the entrance of reception halls or in any public areas. This USB decontamination solution comprises a small platform to hold your hard drive during the antivirus scan.
Features
- Available in 4G, 5G, WiFi, wired and offline
- 24 inch HD screen
- Weight: 54kg
K-REX Satallite
The SATELLITE USB decontamination station can be hung on a wall. It is particularly adapted to confined spaces such as ships or meeting rooms. With 5 anti-virus and 2 anti-malware running simultaneously, the SATELLITE is able to scan and clean your USB devices and prevent cyber threats or viruses from spreading through your information system.
Features
- Available in 4G, 5G, WiFi, wired and offline
- 7 inch HD screen
- Weight: 6kg
K-REX Mobile
The MOBILE is a movable USB decontamination station. Ruggedized with the MIL-STD-810G and ATEX military standards, it is designed for environments requiring mobility. With up to 5 antivirus and 2 optional anti-malware scanners running simultaneously, it is able to scan any USB or removable devices and prevent malwares or viruses from spreading through your information system.
Features
- Available in 4G, 5G, WiFi, wired, offline and ATEX versions
- 10 inch HD screen
- Weight: 1.3kg
Secure Your Agency’s Critical Data Today
Protecting the UK’s government and defence data from USB-borne threats requires a dedicated, robust, and physical solution. Software alone is no longer enough. Tyrex provides the military-grade hardware, specialised expertise, and certified assurance needed to secure your organisation’s most sensitive digital assets.
Comprehensive ICS Cybersecurity Solutions
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Multi-Layered USB Protection:
Hardware-based USB decontamination stations provide tamper-resistant usb malware removal scanning for all removable media entering industrial networks. Multiple antivirus engines operating simultaneously detect both known and unknown threats before they reach critical systems.
Network Segmentation and Monitoring:
Proper network architecture isolates critical control systems from corporate networks whilst maintaining necessary data flows. Advanced monitoring solutions detect anomalous behaviour across industrial protocols.
Physical Security Controls
- Secured facility access for critical control rooms
- Hardware-based USB scanning at all entry points
- Tamper-evident security for control panels and switches
Network Security Architecture
- DMZ implementation between corporate and control networks
- Industrial firewalls with deep packet inspection
- Encrypted communications for remote access requirements
Endpoint Protection
- Application whitelisting on control system computers
- Regular security updates through offline update mechanisms
- Hardware-enforced USB device control
Incident Response Planning
- ICS-specific incident response procedures
- Backup control systems for critical processes
- Regular recovery testing and validation
Secure Your Industrial Operations
Industrial control systems cybersecurity cannot be an afterthought. It is essential for operational continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance. Our military-grade solutions protect manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure systems whilst maintaining the reliability your operations demand.
With ICS attacks increasing 156% and average downtime costs of £4.2 million per incident, every day you wait increases your risk exposure. UK manufacturers cannot afford to be reactive when it comes to industrial cybersecurity.
Secure Your Critical Systems NowContact our industrial cybersecurity specialists today for a confidential ICS security assessment and discover how military-grade USB protection has already prevented attacks for leading UK manufacturers without impacting operational performance.
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Signature-based antivirus
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