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In a bid to secure industrial control systems (ICS) against various threats, DataLocker has released a comprehensive whitepaper detailing its approach to USB Device Management and IT Security Hardware.

The whitepaper, aimed at protecting against physical, economic, and social impacts on control and production systems, highlights the risks associated with mobile USB storage devices like USB sticks and drives. These devices, commonly used to update data in operational technology (OT) components, can potentially introduce malware and viruses into the system.

One such risk is the use of BadUSB devices, such as RubberDucky, which masquerade as harmless USB devices but perform malicious attacks like keystroke injection. Infected USB storage devices brought into the OT network by visitors and technicians also pose a significant security risk.

The whitepaper presents a multi-layered security approach for ICS, including SCADA or DCS systems structured with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The approach aims to improve the security, availability, and reliability of control and production systems (CAM).

OT networks, prevalent in industries like manufacturing, oil and gas, water treatment, waste management, transportation, chemical production, and others, are often separate from IT networks. This separation, as per the ISO 27001 standard, is crucial for maintaining system security.

The whitepaper does not discuss any specific advertisements, focusing solely on its security approach. It does not mention any social media platforms or email services, maintaining its focus on the technical aspects of securing industrial control systems.

However, the search results do not provide information about which company authored the whitepaper on the multi-layered security approach for industrial control systems or its publication date.

Another concern addressed in the whitepaper is the risk posed by USB killers, which, due to often missing overvoltage protection, can destroy machines and devices by overvoltage. Additionally, USB jumping malware, such as Stuxnet, infects as many USB drives as possible, hoping to eventually infect a target system.

In conclusion, the DataLocker whitepaper serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about DataLocker's approach to securing industrial control systems. It provides a clear, multi-layered security approach to protect ICS, thereby improving the security, availability, and reliability of control and production systems.