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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Surge in ICS Attacks: Biometrics and Building Automation at Highest Risk in South Asia, ET CISO
In South Asia, the highest number of attacks on ICS (Industrial Control Systems) in Q1 2025 targeted critical sectors such as Biometrics, Building Automation, and Electric Power. The three other heavily targeted sectors were Engineering & ICS Integration, Manufacturing, and Construction. These insights come from a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). 'Our research shows that in the region, critical sectors such as biometrics, manufacturing, and energy remain prime targets for cybercriminals, underscoring the urgent need for proactive defense strategies, continuous monitoring, and robust industrial cybersecurity practices,' says Jaydeep Singh, General Manager for India at Kaspersky. 'Notably, nearly one in five ICS systems in India experienced malicious activity. As threat actors grow more persistent and sophisticated, organizations must enhance visibility across both IT and OT environments and invest in tailored security frameworks to safeguard critical operations.' Advt Advt The Kaspersky report reveals that in South Asia, the biometrics sector faced the highest number of ICS (Industrial Control Systems) threats in Q1 2025, with malicious objects blocked on 28.1% of ICS computers, matching the global average. Biometrics, used for secure authentication and identification, continues to be a high-risk target for Automation was the second-most affected sector, with 23.4% of ICS computers fending off threats. This industry, which manages energy efficiency, security, and comfort systems in smart buildings, remains vulnerable due to its reliance on interconnected Electric Power sector ranked third, with over 22% of ICS computers exposed to threats. Given its role as part of South Asia's critical infrastructure, this sector's cybersecurity posture is vital to national most industry sectors in the region recorded ICS threat levels below the global average—except manufacturing. In this sector, 18% of ICS computers were targeted, slightly above the global figure of 17.6%.Overall, South Asia saw a marginal rise in ICS attacks, with threats blocked on 21% of systems in Q1 2025, up from 20.7% in the previous quarter. However, not all industries followed this upward trend. The manufacturing sector saw a slight quarter-over-quarter drop, from 18.7% in Q4 2024 to 18% in Q1 2025. Engineering and ICS Integration also declined, falling from 19.9% to 19%.'The results of our research show that revising cybersecurity measures for legacy and time-tested technologies is essential more than ever. Organizations relying on ICS should now view cybersecurity not as a cost, but as an investment in business continuity, an insurance policy that not only protects assets and data, but also maintains the trust that has been worked hard to build with customers and partners,' adds enhance ICS security in all digitally integrated sectors, Kaspersky recommends the following measures based on enterprise OT insights. Conducting regular security assessments of OT systems to identify and eliminate possible cybersecurity issues. Establishing continuous vulnerability assessment and triage as a foundation for an effective vulnerability management process. Dedicated solutions like Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity may become an efficient assistant and a source of unique actionable information, not fully available in public. Performing timely updates for the key components of the enterprise's OT network, applying security fixes and patches, or implementing compensating measures as soon as it is technically possible is crucial for preventing a major incident that might cost millions due to the interruption of the production process. Using EDR solutions such as Kaspersky Next EDR Expert for the timely detection of sophisticated threats, investigation, and effective remediation of incidents. Improving the response to new and advanced malicious techniques by building and strengthening teams' skills in incident prevention, detection, and response. Dedicated OT security training for IT security staff and OT personnel is one of the key measures helping to achieve this. By , ETCISO Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETCISO industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETCISO App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles.
Globe and Mail
06-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market worth $399.12 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 9.3%
"Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market" The global Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market in terms of revenue is estimated to be worth $255.88 billion in 2024 and is poised to reach $399.12 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period. The report " Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market by Technology (SCADA, DCS, HMI, MES, PAM, WMS, Industrial Robotics, 3D Printing, CNC Controller, Process Analyzer, Flow meter, Communication, Predictive Maintenance, Machine Safety) - Global Forecast to 2029" The global industrial control & factory automation market is anticipated to grow from USD 255.88 billion in 2024 to USD 399.12 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period. Download PDF Brochure @ Browse 160 market data Tables and 60 Figures spread through 336 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market" View detailed Table of Content here - Several key factors are driving the Industrial Control and Factory Automation Industry, including increased IoT and Al integration in industrial environments, a growing emphasis on operational efficiency and productivity, and significant and ongoing government investments in 3D printing technologies, all of which are contributing to market growth. With the emergence of new technologies in firms, regulatory compliance regarding industrial solutions of immense significance is also involved. There is a growing need for innovative techniques to reduce production downtime and waste. For instance, the use of real-time data analytics in factories help companies optimize operations hence efficiency while reducing production waste. Distributed control system (DCS) segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Industrial control & factory automation market during the forecast period. The industrial control system further segmented into Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Industrial PC, Human Machine Interface. A distributed control system (DCS) is expected to account for the largest share, which is an industrial automation solution primarily deployed in process industries to facilitate plant control through a distributed network of supervisory and control elements. DCS systems are vital for optimizing operational processes by distributing control across various plant sections. The market for DCS is driven by the need for operational efficiency, integration of advanced technologies, regulatory compliance, and the expansion of industrial infrastructure. Aerospace industry segment to exhibit highest CAGR in the forecast year. As the need for both commercial and defense aircraft grows, manufacturers are turning to enhanced automation to reach production targets more effectively. Automated systems enhance safety and precision in vital activities such as navigation and propulsion, greatly decreasing human error. Furthermore, automation is critical for cost management, speeding production processes like as assembly and testing, and maximizing the usage of innovative materials such as composites. The use of Al-driven digital twins improves real-time monitoring by increasing reliability and minimizing downtime. Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest market share of the industrial control & factory automation market during the forecast period. The growth of industrial control & factory automation market in Asia Pacific can be attributed to rapid industrialization, commercialization of IIoT applications and increasing adoption of industrial robot. Asia Pacific is a manufacturing hub; hence, motor vehicle suppliers, such as Toyota (Japan), Renault-Nissan (Netherlands), and Daimler (Germany), Volkswagen (Germany), and local manufacturers, such as Tata Motors (India) and Hyundai Motors (South Korea), invest heavily in the smart factory market in Asia Pacific. The majority of prominent manufacturers from various industries have relocated their manufacturing operations to Asia Pacific due to the region's low labor costs and availability of trained workers. Furthermore, governments across the area are encouraging Industry 4.0 and Industrial control & factory automation efforts through laws, incentives, and subsidies. Programs such as Made in China 2025 and make in India are encouraging industries to adopt advanced automation technologies like robotics, AI, and IoT to enhance competitiveness and productivity. The key players in the Industrial Control & Factory Automation Companies include ABB (Switzerland), Emerson Electric Co. (US), General Electric (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), and Siemens (Germany). About MarketsandMarkets™ MarketsandMarkets™ has been recognized as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, as per their recent report. MarketsandMarkets™ is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. With the widest lens on emerging technologies, we are proficient in co-creating supernormal growth for clients across the globe. 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