Why SCADA security is critical in SCADA systems - Test Your Understanding

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to identify the main reason SCADA systems need protection.

SCADA systems

The primary concern for SCADA security is to prevent [1] to critical infrastructure.

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Abackup

Bupdates

Caccess

Ddamage

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 'access' or 'backup' which are less direct concerns.

SCADA systems control important infrastructure, so preventing damage is critical to avoid failures.

2fill in blank

medium

Complete the sentence explaining why SCADA security is important.

SCADA systems

SCADA systems control [1] like water, electricity, and gas.

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Ainfrastructure

Bsoftware

Cnetworks

Ddatabases

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 'software' or 'databases' which are not the main focus.

SCADA systems manage physical infrastructure essential for daily life.

3fill in blank

hard

Fix the error in the statement about SCADA security risks.

SCADA systems

A major risk is that attackers can [1] control of SCADA systems remotely.

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Aignore

Bgain

Close

Ddelay

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 'lose' which is the opposite meaning.

Attackers aim to gain control to cause harm or disruption.

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hard

Fill both blanks to explain why SCADA security is critical.

SCADA systems

SCADA systems are [1] and often control [2] processes.

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Avulnerable

Bcomplex

Ccritical

Dautomated

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing up vulnerability with complexity or criticality.

SCADA systems are vulnerable and often control automated processes that need protection.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to complete the SCADA security statement.

SCADA systems

To protect SCADA, we must [1] access, [2] communication, and [3] system updates.

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Acontrol

Bsecure

Cmanage

Dignore

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 'ignore' which would weaken security.

We control access, secure communication, and manage updates to keep SCADA safe.