Overview
Cybersecurity Risks in Rail Transit
Railway systems worldwide are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks.
Attacks on metro and railway networks caused service disruptions and safety issues.
Legacy methods, such as IPsec-based VPNs, provide only packet-level protection, with one-way authentication and no multicast support.
Busan–Gimhae LRT halted 3.5 hrs (expired certificate, 2019).
NYC Subway breached in cyberattack (2021).
Iran & Denmark subway services disrupted by cyberattacks (2021, 2022).