A Computational Intelligence-Based Proposal for Cybersecurity and Health Management with Continuous Learning in Chemical Processes

Ensuring cybersecurity and health management is a fundamental requirement in modern chemical industry plants operating under the Industry 4.0 framework. Traditionally, these two concerns have been addressed independently, despite sharing multiple underlying elements which suggest the viability of a...

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Main Authors: Adrián Rodríguez Ramos, Pedro Juan Rivera Torres, Orestes Llanes-Santiago
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Actuators
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/14/7/329
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Summary:Ensuring cybersecurity and health management is a fundamental requirement in modern chemical industry plants operating under the Industry 4.0 framework. Traditionally, these two concerns have been addressed independently, despite sharing multiple underlying elements which suggest the viability of a unified detection and localization solution. This study introduces a computational intelligence framework based on fuzzy techniques, which allows for the early identification and precise localization of both faults and cyberattacks, along with the capability to recognize previously unseen events during runtime. Once new events are identified and classified, the training database is updated, creating a mechanism for continuous learning. This integrated approach simplifies the computational complexity of supervisory systems and enhances collaboration between the Operational Technology and Information Technology teams within chemical plants. The proposed methodology demonstrates strong robustness and reliability, even in complex conditions characterized by noisy measurements and disturbances, achieving outstanding performance due to its excellent discrimination capabilities.
ISSN:2076-0825