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Application & OT Security · Intermediate

Cyber-Physical System (CPS)

A system that integrates computing, networking and physical processes so that digital actions have physical effects.

Definition

CPS includes ICS, smart grids, autonomous vehicles and medical devices. Security failures can cause physical damage or harm to people, so safety engineering and security engineering must be combined.

Example

An insulin pump that adjusts dosing based on sensor input is a cyber-physical system.

Exam tip

Impact includes physical safety, not only data loss.

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