Volume 16, Number 3
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Ensuring the Cyber Security of SCADA Systems
Authors
Rashid Alakbarov and Mammad Hashimov, Ministry of Science and Education, Republic of Azerbaijan
Abstract
One of the vital systems for the management of industrial infrastructure is SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition). They are extensively applied in different industrial processes, particularly or energy, water, and transportation networks. These systems are principally efficient and unfailing when united with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The application of AI technologies in traditional SCADA systems creates many new opportunities. These technologies provide more accurate monitoring of processes, more effective control, increased security, and optimization of operations. But, due to their integration with modern Information Technologies and the Internet, these systems are more and more unprotected from cyber threats. Outdated security procedures are often unsatisfactory against these attacks. AI has emerged as a promising solution to enhance SCADA cybersecurity through anomaly detection, automated threat response, and predictive risk assessment. This article explores the applications of AI-driven cybersecurity in SCADA systems, highlighting the benefits and future research directions. Integrating artificial intelligence into SCADA security is crucial to ensuring resilience, reliability, and protection against both known and emerging cyber threats.
Keywords
Artificial intelligence, Cyber security, SCADA systems.