Forging the Future of OT Security: A New Era of Risk Management and Compliance
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,
Defend Your Industrial Assets: How to Safely Use Removable Media in ICS
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
What You Need to Know About Securing 5G Networks and Communication
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
Should You Worry About Cyber Insurance?
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
Cybersecurity threats pose a major risk to production targets
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
A Good Plan Links Asset Visibility and Threat Detection
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
How to improve operational resilience in a multi-vendor and multi-site world
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
Securing the ICS Software Supply Chain
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
What could an OT cyberattack cost you?
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