Cyber threat bulletin: Cyber threat to operational technology

Table of contents

Introduction

    The digital dransformation of OT

    OT cybersecurity vs. IT cybersecurity

    OT exposure in Canada: A snapshot

    The OT of the future: Cyber-physical systems

    The role of OT in critical infrastructure

The cyber threat to OT

    Direct vs indirect targeting

    Direct threats

    Threats to OT from cybercriminals

    Threats from State-sponsored Actors

    Other Actors

    Indirect cyber threats to OT from the supply chain

    Obtaining sensitive information about OT

    Accessing OT systems indirectly

Conclusion

Useful resources

Annex A: Description of sophistication

Annex B: Data collection and analysis

Annex C: OT-related cyber security incidents

    State-sponsored incidents impacting OT

    Cybercrime incidents impacting OT

    OT incidents from other Actors

Endnotes