Cybersecurity Tactics to Prevent Jackware Attacks on Embedded Devices
Ransomware is a serious cybersecurity challenge that is growing at uncontrollable rates. Every 11 seconds, a new organization falls victim to a ransomware attack. And by the end of this year, the cost of ransomware to…
Cybersecurity Threats to ICS Endpoints
As the interconnection between IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) continues to grow, cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) is becoming more important. Trend Micro shares their findings on both old and new threats that…
2021 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report
The 2021 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report from Fortinet finds that operational technology (OT) leaders continue to face cybersecurity challenges, some of which were exacerbated by the shift to work from home due to…
Three Ways to Help Improve the Nation’s Cybersecurity
By now, you’ve heard about Executive Order 14028 on “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” which President Biden signed in May, 2021. It begins by stating, “The United States faces persistent and increasingly sophisticated malicious cyber campaigns that threaten…
Who is Impacted by the Executive Order on Cybersecurity?
On Wednesday, May 12, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. Who will be affected by EO #14028?Executive Orders can have the effect of law, ordering federal entities to take specific actions. They…
Cybersecurity Risks for Open Source Code
The adoption of open source code has increased exponentially over the past decade, with a large percentage of commercial software now containing it. Developers are constantly sharing common features and code functionality across the internet and globe. The…
Deciphering Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
An Executive Order (EO) issued by a U.S. President is usually a pretty straightforward document. Most are just two or three pages long with a handful of directives. This is definitely not the case with President…
Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Ransomware Attacks
This latest ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline is another call to action for all organizations to increase their cybersecurity efforts, harden their networks against attacks, and improve visibility to malicious actors in your network. Ransomware attacks…
Industry Feedback from Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
The recent signing of the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity has spurred much discussion among the industry. IIoT World asked for input from leading cybersecurity experts and organizations regarding the EO, and we’re sharing…
Executive Order Issued to Improve the Nation’s Cybersecurity
On Wednesday, May 12, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. Given the EO is 18 pages long and includes 74 actionable directives (many with due dates), it could take months to fully decipher…