Cyber security for physical systems

Abstract

A cyber security system and method that includes one or more devices configured to determine a cyber security threat or breach event based on analysis of operational information of a protected system.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14 / 742,581, filed Jun. 17, 2015, the contents all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Embodiments relate generally to cyber security systems and methods and, in particular, to systems and methods for detecting and correcting unwanted operating conditions or modes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The increasingly ubiquitous use of computers and processors for controlling equipment and systems has led to new vulnerabilities and susceptibilities of the controlling and controlled equipment to be operated in an unwanted manner due to, for example, hacking and other malicious or unauthorized access for command and control of the affected systems. There is also an increasing likelihood of such systems being provided in networked communications, and the advent of control being provided at ever more minute levels. E...

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Benefits of technology

The system effectively detects and corrects cyber security threats in real-time, minimizing disruptions and enhancing the resilience of protected systems by providing a layered defense mechanism and global operational awareness.

Problems solved by technology

The increasingly ubiquitous use of computers and processors for controlling equipment and systems has led to new vulnerabilities and susceptibilities of the controlling and controlled equipment to be operated in an unwanted manner due to, for example, hacking and other malicious or unauthorized access for command and control of the affected systems.

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