Research: Cybersecurity requires asset updates
Age of existing assets are the greatest cybersecurity risk factor, 67% in 2020 Control Engineering research, up from 46% in 2016. This is of particular concern with remote operations increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and manufacturing starting up again.
How COVID-19 is affecting manufacturing cybersecurity
Forward-looking organizations realize they need the same level of aggressiveness to protect assets as they have done for COVID-19 risk reduction. A three-pronged strategy on securing essential infrastructure is highlighted.
Engineering researchers form cybersecurity partnership
Engineering researchers at the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission, based at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, are partnering with the Forge Institute and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to advance applied research […]
Cybersecurity tips from control engineers
Cybersecurity advice about process, technologies, people (internal) and external threat resulted from the Control Engineering 2020 Cybersecurity Research Report. See graphic of technologies and services used online.
Eight remote work cybersecurity commitments for 2021
According to a Ponemon study, 82% of cybersecurity expenditures go toward post-hoc measures, such as detection, containment and recovery. Only 18% of budgets are invested in prevention – yet financial figures may not be the […]
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 paying attention to the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) because […]
Assessing cybersecurity today to improve tomorrow’s manufacturing operations
Simple strategies to achieve the most value from cyber risk assessments. Three strategies for operations technology (OT) teams to avoid while performing assessments are highlighted.
Ten biggest data breaches in 2020
Hackers were as active as ever in 2020 by taking advantage of users’ vulnerabilities and the economic disruption amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. The number of cyberattacks is rising every year, and 2020 saw a […]
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 CMMC model itself is created, managed and mandated by the Department […]
Five remote work cybersecurity risks for the COVID-19 era
Many chief information security officers (CISOs) sacrificed cybersecurity as a major priority in an effort to enable employees to perform remote work when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Much of the workforce plans on operating this […]