The Critical Role of Security and PKI in IIoT Environments
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is all about connecting machines, systems, and sensors to provide operational efficiency and other benefits to industrial applications, similar to the benefits achieved in the world of Internet of Things…
Why Cyber Change Outpaces Boardroom Engagement
Humans are addicted to stories. But sometimes the stories we tell are overly simplistic. In cybersecurity, a recurring narrative is one of C-suite executives perpetually at odds with IT leaders. They’re disinterested in what the security…
A Guide to Securing Critical Infrastructure & OT
2021 saw several attacks on critical infrastructure, which resulted in the U.S. government pivoting to issue directives intended to address cyber protection and readiness. Unlike enterprise IT, OT organizations have little to no flexibility when it comes to…
April 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Spring has Sprung, but don’t get “fooled” as April comes! For this month, we’ve curated the list – and timeline – of major events happening in April 2022 around the globe, in-person or online, and what’s…
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[Report] ICS cybersecurity for the Electric Utilities Industry
The risk of security incidents is rapidly increasing in the electric industry, which plays a crucial role in critical infrastructure. This is due to the increasing vulnerability of the system caused by the modernization of the…
The 2021 Ransomware Survey Report
Fortinet recently surveyed 455 business leaders and cybersecurity professionals worldwide to gauge their state of readiness to defend against the growing challenge of ransomware. Most are very or extremely concerned about the threat of a ransomware…
A Cyber-Readiness Checklist and Guide
With Russian military operations currently underway in Ukraine, the question of whether cyber warfare will also be employed remains unanswered. While we have seen cases of destructive cyber actions focused on Ukraine, at this point attribution…
Top Four Methods to Protect Your Open Source Software
What the “Old Ways” for Source Code Security Are Lacking Open source software, in its three decades of existence, has experienced rapid growth and adoption within the software development landscape—and for good reason. It differentiates itself…
March 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Spring has sprung! Or, has it? March brings us Spring, but we, at IIoT World, are bringing you monthly not-to-miss world-shifting events! Below is the list – and timeline – of major events focused on Industrial…
Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Strategies
With the rise of cloud computing, remote working, and other digital transformation initiatives, cyberattacks have constantly been on the rise. According to PurplseSec research, cybercrime saw a 600% surge during the pandemic, with ransomware being the…