EXPERT VIDEO SERIES
Work From Home Revolution: Expert Interview Series, Tyler Whitaker, Leading2Lean
COVID-19 has impacted just about every aspect of how we go about our daily lives in the last year, but it has also introduced some major cybersecurity challenges. The abrupt closure of most…
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THREATS & VULNERABILITies
Throwback Attack: A Florida teen hacks the Department of Defense and NASA
When most people think of hackers, they picture grizzled, bearded adults sitting in darkened rooms spotlit by the glow of multiple monitors. Or perhaps hardened foreign operatives covertly…
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U.S. cybercrime surging, annual losses hit $4.2 billion in 2020
Americans are losing billions due to internet crime each year. However, 2020 was a record year for the number of cybercrime victims and the combined financial losses caused by these malicious…
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Throwback Attack: Hackers steal 1 TB of data from beverage giant Brown-Forman
Multinational brewery and beverage manufacturer Molson Coors was recently hit with a damaging cyberattack, but they’re far from the first adult beverage company to find themselves in hackers’…
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Molson Coors cyberattack impacts production, shipments
Another major company has fallen victim to a cyberattack that has caused major disruptions to its business operations. In an SEC filing, Chicago-based brewing and beverage company Molson Coors…
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STRATEGIES
Why cyber hygiene is needed when developing a risk-based cybersecurity approach
A risk-based approach to cybersecurity without basic cyber hygiene is a fool’s errand, leading to short-term prioritizations and a game of musical chairs where you hope you aren’t the one left…
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Industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity advice, best practices
Catastrophic disaster can be the result of insecure industrial cybersecurity practices. See six common entry points for attacks, eight cybersecurity precautions for attacks by type, and four…
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How to protect embedded systems in OT cybersecurity
Many wonder where to start when attempting to protect embedded systems in OT cybersecurity? Here are two pieces of information that can help guide you when understanding cybersecurity issues…
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Six answers on industrial cybersecurity effectiveness
Industrial automation cybersecurity has a lot of confusion and questions. Learn about changing trends and effective best practices for operations technology (OT) providers.
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IIoT & CLOUD
Smartphone apps may connect to vulnerable cloud servers
Cybersecurity researchers at Georgia Tech and Ohio State have discovered vulnerabilities in the backend systems that feed content and advertising to smartphone applications through a network…
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Five digital transformation trends in manufacturing for 2021
As much as the COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered for its chilling effect on business and economic activity, apparently it has had quite the opposite impact on industry’s zest for digital…
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How cybersecurity is affecting control and automation
Learning Objectives Cybersecurity global standards from IEC, ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance and UL help lower risk. Cybersecurity education and training. The Industrial Internet of Things…
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Securing the IoT by design
There are several preventive measures that can be taken to secure industrial processes against cyber attacks.
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NEWSLETTER
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EDUCATION BEAT
Introduction to Cybersecurity within Cyber-Physical Systems
Cyber-physical systems serve as the foundation and the invention base of the modern society making them critical to both government and business.
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NETWORKS
Five essential security functions for hybrid networks
Organizations have distributed data and workloads across cloud environments and on-premises data centers. As a result, IT teams have to deploy, manage, and secure increasingly complex and…
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Selecting HMI remote access options
Two leading methods exist for establishing mobile human-machine interface (HMI) connectivity; one providing more cybersecurity. See table comparison of remote access HMI connections.
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How to achieve remote automation success
The world we live in is not the same world we once knew. Unprecedented global events and new technological advances are forcing manufacturers to adapt and work in an ever-evolving, more remote…
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The challenge of securing all network edges
Hybrid networks, multi-cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), remote work and digital innovations are all driving more distributed networks and a much more expansive attack surface. The…
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IT/OT
Securing Facilities: Expert Interview Series, Bryan Bennett, ESD
Cyberattacks on industrial manufacturing and government facilities have been on the rise, but securing facilities takes more than just a shrewd and effective information…
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Utility sector strengthens security posture with rise of IIoT
Cybersecurity: Improving evaluation and certification methods, security audits, and testing provide a foundation for evaluating Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices.
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The IT/OT Divide: Expert Interview Series, Bryan Bennett, ESD
When it comes to industrial cybersecurity, there has long been a partition between the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) sides. The IT/OT divide…
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Mitigating OT cybersecurity risks, enforcing best practices
Cybersecurity has become one of the most significant financial and reputational risks for an organization. Examples of the ever-increasing cybersecurity threats include:…
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FACILITIES
Case study: Eight steps to managing building cyberphysical risks
This case study documents a cyber journey and cyberrisk mitigation strategy implemented on operational technology systems in the HDR office building
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Four ways to sharpen building system technologies
IoT and intelligent management systems have revolutionized the capabilities of our buildings by enabling better automation and increasing efficiencies for better overall…
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When remote monitoring and control becomes essential for manufacturing operations
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing companies to adjust their business practices and settle to a new normal. See four tips on how edge computing and the Industrial Internet of…
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Cybersecurity required for safe IIoT robots
For a robot to be safe, it must also be secure from cyberattacks in the age of Industrie 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Everyone in the information…
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REGULATIONS
Cybersecurity certification may soon be required for manufacturers
Many manufacturers do business with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) directly or through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other contractors. The industry is…
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NeoSystems, a strategic IT service company, recognized with CMMC certification
Pulse Points: NeoSystems, an IT systems integrator, has been recognized as an RPO by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Accreditation Board (AB). The…
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System integrators need to comply with IEC 62433 cybersecurity requirements
System integrators need to ensure that their automation systems are IEC 62443-compliant to adhere to international cybersecurity requirements.
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Future-proof health care facilities with wireless lighting controls
As the industry continues to gain momentum in wireless control solutions, what is the future of lighting controls in critical applications such as a health care environment?
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