Adventures in Attacking Wind Farm Control Networks

Adventures in Attacking Wind Farm Control Networks

Explore the vulnerabilities in wind farm control networks and learn about potential attack vectors in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the anatomy of wind turbines, farm topology, and network protocols like IEC 61425 and OPC XMLDA. Discover general vulnerabilities, operations commands, and physical access risks. Examine network attack tools such as WindShark, Wind Poison, and Wind Worm. Understand the financial impact of ransomware on wind farms and explore potential solutions to secure these critical renewable energy infrastructures.