Building automation, oil and gas facilities are top cybersecurity targets
There has been an increase in the percentage of systems attacked in the oil and gas industry as well as the building automation sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hackers exploiting COVID-19 anxiety in targeted phishing scams
Phishing assaults are becoming increasingly targeted, and the COVID-19 pandemic is one of many ways hackers are exploiting people and small companies.
New ways to attack Industry 4.0
Researchers warn smart manufacturing users and security professionals to be aware of advanced hackers.
Validating cybersecurity effectiveness to reduce exposure to potential risk
Without evidence of security performance, companies may be left with significant cybersecurity risk, according to a Mandiant research report.
Manufacturers realize cybersecurity risks, taking steps
Manufacturers are realizing the potential dangers from cyber attacks, but that is the first step in the process. Learn how companies are trying to combat this growing problem and what more they can do.
Cybersecurity success hinges on teamwork, IT and OT collaboration
Cybersecurity successes in 2020 will depend on information technology (IT) and operations (OT) coming together and collaborating and working past their differences.
Utilities benefit from a risk-based approach to cybersecurity
Utilities need to embrace a risk-based approach to cybersecurity to match the existing basic-level of compliance. See four issues utilities are currently facing.
Physical and cybersecurity are converging
The distinction between digital and physical cybersecurity is vanishing, and the risks associated with connectivity have accelerated the need for new security protections in all aspects of manufacturing.
How to manage IoT cybersecurity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report to help organizations better understand and manage the cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with IoT devices throughout the devices’ lifecycles.
Ensuring IIoT cybersecurity best practices
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has developed a white paper designed to bolster best practices related to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and data security.
