Cybersecurity

In an era where cybersecurity threats loom larger and regulatory landscapes become increasingly complex, a pioneering partnership sets a new standard for operational technology (OT) risk management and supply chain transparency. This week, during the S4x24, I interviewed JC Herz,

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) form the backbone of essential infrastructures across various industries today, including power generation, water treatment, and oil and gas production. And because these systems monitor and control industrial processes, they are becoming an increasingly popular target

We live in a hyper-connected world. The prevalence of 5G networks has made it easier for devices to connect in more ways, leading to an explosion of IoT devices. In turn, this explosion of IoT devices has led to the

Today, we’re exploring a question many business leaders have been working to navigate: “Is cybersecurity insurance worth the investment?” The first cyber insurance policy came into existence in 1997. It was pretty humble, designed to help retailers insulate themselves against the risk

Ransomware against industrial entities increased by 500 percent from 2018 to 2020, a trend that is likely to continue into the future. External threats range from foreign nations to financially motivated cybercrime, and both look increasingly similar. Other threats may

The escalating reliance on technology and connectivity in industrial critical infrastructure has brought about efficiency and convenience. However, this efficiency and convenience exposes critical infrastructure to numerous cyberthreats and approaches, making robust cyber defense measures more important than ever. In the

Introduction to OT/ICS Security Reviewing the OT cybersecurity threat landscape from 2021 to 2022, we have observed that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis, the world’s reliance on networks and information systems has surged to unprecedented levels, with industries and

In today's interconnected world, the security of industrial control systems (ICS) is of utmost importance. The risk of software backdoors in the ICS software supply chain is a growing concern that needs to be addressed. In an upcoming session, experts

If there’s one thing every operator, plant manager and OT expert knows, it’s that downtime is never an option. While no company likes to have its IT systems and data on lockdown, there can be devastating consequences for an OT