EXPERT VIDEO SERIES
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: Expert Interview Series, David Masson, Darktrace
One of the biggest hurdles to maintaining strong industrial cybersecurity practice isn’t finding the right technology to keep attackers out; it’s controlling the human factor. As the threat…
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THREATS & VULNERABILITies
Companies need to reassess their cyber physical security risk
Due to innovative business models behind ransomware-as-a-service, fundamental increase in reliance on vulnerable information technology (IT) systems by physical process controls and the…
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Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Update: July 19-25, 2021
Every week, we catalog the major industrial cybersecurity vulnerabilities and updates you should know about. Here are the notable threats from the week of July 19-25. Learn more by clicking on…
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Defending Against Ransomware: Expert Interview Series, Ron Brash, Verve Industrial Protection
When discussions of cybersecurity arise, there’s one topic that’s impossible to avoid these days: ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malware that infiltrates computer systems and networks and…
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Throwback Attack: A ransomware attack shuts down the Parkview Medical Center IT networks at the worst time
Ransomware attacks are a growing threat to critical infrastructure and private industry worldwide. While every business sector has felt the sting of ransomware, few have been harder hit of…
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STRATEGIES
Bridging the cybersecurity leadership gap
Ransomware attacks have skyrocketed in recent years. There is no sign of slowing down despite the increase in spending and risk awareness. Cybersecurity personnel often feel burned-out and…
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Requiring SBOMs and their impact on OT
The concept and benefits of a software bill of materials (SBOM) are simple to understand. SBOMs are a list of all software in an application or cyber asset. Vendors need to create and maintain…
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The NSA opens the cybersecurity collaboration center to partner with private industry
As the pace of cyberattacks on both the public and private sectors has continued to increase, it’s become clear that improved cybersecurity is in the national interest. Since the Biden…
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Cybersecurity management tips for an organization
Analysis performed by insurance carriers indicate that cyberattacks faced by manufacturing companies have grown by 30 times and technology companies by about 20 times since 2012. Within the…
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IIoT & CLOUD
Is your IoT network putting you at risk of cyberattack?
“Hey Alexa, what do you do with my data?” Smart objects are growing in popularity in both our homes and workplaces, but you may get more than you expect. While they make lives easier and more…
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Securing cloud data is a challenge for many companies
To accommodate remote work and improve efficiency, 85% of IT organizations are considering or already using the public cloud. However, with some of their most crucial data still located within…
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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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NETWORKS
Three benefits of a 360-degree vulnerability assessment
Defending critical infrastructure environments requires 360-degree visibility into asset and network vulnerabilities, which is why a vulnerability assessment is so important. Vulnerability…
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Graphene used to make encrypted keys harder to hack
As more private data is stored and shared digitally, researchers are exploring new ways to protect data against attacks from bad actors. Current silicon technology exploits microscopic…
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How to ensure OT cybersecurity
Securing operational technology (OT) networks and increasing network durability are key to enhancing operational resilience, as OT network protection still lags information technology (IT)…
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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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IT/OT
Connected automation has failed the first rule of cybersecurity (or what Brad Pitt taught me about industrial cybersecurity)
“Careful, Bill, you’ll give yourself a heart attack and ruin my vacation.” Sometimes worrying about today’s cybersecurity risks can feel like this. You implement a…
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Dino Busalachi Interview: Expert advice on OT and cybersecurity on the plant floor
Who is responsible for the security of technology and networks? That’s probably information technology (IT). But who is responsible for all the web-enabled, and…
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Cybersecurity and Visibility: Expert Interview Series, Dino Busalachi, Velta Technology
When asked about the cybersecurity and visibility gaps that still exist between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), Dino Busalachi tells the story…
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The Fragility of OT Networks: Expert Interview Series, David Masson, Darktrace
For a long time, operational technology (OT) considered itself mostly protected from threat by the fact that it wasn’t connected to information technology (IT) — or, more…
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FACILITIES
New York City becomes the first city to open a cybersecurity center
New York City is the first city in the U.S. to open its own operational cybersecurity defense center. Located in lower Manhattan, this real-time operational center is the…
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Cybersecurity needs for connected building systems
Connected capabilities offer a great deal of potential for building systems. Connected HVAC, lighting, alarms, fire protection and more are all key components of smart…
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What’s behind weak cybersecurity in smart buildings? People, process and technology challenges
Building automation systems deploy thousands of smart devices across open networks, and the increased connectivity to the worldwide web, combined with unclear system…
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How to establish defense in depth for building automation systems
Building automation systems have become a soft target for cyberattacks due to the large numbers of intelligent devices connected over open networks, sophisticated threats…
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REGULATIONS
Common Sense and the CMMC: Expert Interview Series, Ryan Heidorn, Steel Root
In these fraught times, when companies as critical to the national interest as Colonial Pipeline, SolarWinds and JBS are being hacked on what seems like an everyday basis,…
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Differences between local and international cybersecurity standards
The Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) is a difficult topic, but it is essential to explore in order to understand how this strict Russian regulation…
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PLC coding practices document released
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA), along with admeritia GmbH (admeritia), announced the release of the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document. The…
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Control system cybersecurity tips and tactics released
The impact of cybersecurity breaches on infrastructure control system owners/operators is more visible than ever before. Whether you work for an infrastructure…
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