SCADA: The Brain Behind Industrial Systems
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems act as the “brain and nerves” of industrial operations, coordinating sensors and actuators to monitor and control physical processes. Just as your brain gathers sensory inputs and sends signals to muscles, SCADA gathers signals from remote terminal units and PLCs then issues commands to keep complex systems running smoothly.
Key points covered in this post:
- What SCADA is and why it matters for industrial control.
- How PLCs, sensors and actuators work together to monitor and control processes.
- Why cybersecurity professionals need to understand SCADA to protect critical infrastructure.