The 2021 Industrial Internet Security Trend Report by NSFOCUS highlights the growing exposure of industrial control system (ICS) assets, with the U.S., Germany, and China leading globally. MODBUS was the most common protocol found on 72% of exposed assets, and vulnerabilities continue to rise annually. Ransomware, particularly Revil, accounted for most ICS attacks, targeting sectors like energy, manufacturing, and healthcare. The report emphasizes the use of cyber ranges and deception technologies for proactive defense, integration of AI for automation, and layered ecosystem protection. It recommends continuous vulnerability management, SOC establishment, and comprehensive security operations to safeguard industrial networks.

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