The Detection of Sensor Signal Attacks in Industrial Control Systems

Abstract

To improve productivity and efficiency in industrial manufacturing, the fourth industrial revolution leads to the implementation of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) and Internet of Things (IoT) in the industrial environment. Ubiquitous communication makes CPS susceptible to external influences, which can have a negative intention; for instance, CPS are prone to various attacks and malicious threats by different adversaries. The impact of an attack on the system can lead to anomalies and serious consequences for system parts or the system as a whole. Security mechanisms must be developed in order to timely detect different attacks and to keep the system safe and protected. In this paper, a method for sensor signal attacks detection in a continuous time controlled systems has been proposed. The method is based on Support Vector Machines (SVM) and tested on the data obtained from the Secure Water Treatment (SWaT) testbed, a scaled-down plant that produces purified water.