Fact Check: SCADA networks, which are used in industrial control systems, were designed to be closed-loop and of...

Claim: SCADA networks, which are used in industrial control systems, were designed to be closed-loop and offline, not connected to the internet.

Verdict: Unverified (50% confidence)

Explanation: According to Industrial Cyber (Source 5), SCADA systems are designed for remote access and control, often relying on internet or satellite connectivity to manage geographically dispersed operations. This contradicts the claim that SCADA networks were designed to be closed-loop and offline. No source explicitly supports the claim that SCADA networks were originally designed to be closed-loop and offline, as most sources discuss the evolution of SCADA systems to include internet connectivity. Ther...