IEC 60870-5-104 Security Risks in Power Grids and LabShock's Grid Zone Solution
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Summary
IEC 60870-5-104 (IEC104) is a critical protocol underpinning electrical grid infrastructure, but it lacks inherent security features, making it a prime target for cyberattacks. LabShock Security, led by Zakhar Bernhardt, has launched "Grid Zone" — a platform designed to simulate, test, and validate OT security for power grid systems, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on security testing for industrial control systems.
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· 3 pulledIEC 60870-5-104 (IEC104) is the backbone of modern electrical infrastructure—carrying measurements, alarms, and commands across substations, RTUs, and control centers.
this protocol remains deeply integrated despite lacking inherent security, making it a prime target for attackers
LabShock's new 'Grid Zone' aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on OT security testing.
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