Articles tagged as critical infrastructure

Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector: Managing Risk, Complexity, and Resilience in a Digitally Connected Era
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Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector: Managing Risk, Complexity, and Resilience in a Digitally Connected Era

As the energy sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, cybersecurity has shifted from a technical afterthought to a strategic imperative. During the session “Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Connected Era,” held at IIoT World Energy Day 2025, a panel of experts explored how the convergence of IT and OT, the expansion of digital […]

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Securing the Convergence: OT and IT Systems in the Modern Age
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Securing the Convergence: OT and IT Systems in the Modern Age

The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is reaching new heights. As the lines between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) blur, companies are unlocking new standards of visibility and efficiency. However, this trend also has a dark side that has become increasingly prominent amid rising cybercrime.The Need for Cybersecurity in IT/OT ConvergenceA worrying 80% […]

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Fortinet OT Security Summit: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
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Fortinet OT Security Summit: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure continue to rise, organizations must prioritize cybersecurity to protect essential systems. Attacks on power grids, oil and gas facilities, and manufacturing plants can cause widespread disruptions, financial losses, and safety risks. The Fortinet OT Security Summit brings together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and OT professionals […]

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Futureproofing OT Security: Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure
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Futureproofing OT Security: Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and regulations are tightening across industries. In a recent conversation at the S4 conference, Vivek Ponnada, SVP of Growth & Strategy at Frenos, shared valuable insights on how organizations can bolster their Operational Technology (OT) security posture. Frenos, a startup backed by recent seed funding, focuses on prioritizing […]

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Fortinet’s Approach to OT Security: Bridging IT and Industrial Worlds with Ruggedized Solutions
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Fortinet’s Approach to OT Security: Bridging IT and Industrial Worlds with Ruggedized Solutions

At S4 Tampa, Fortinet showcased its innovative strategies for operational technology (OT) security. Richard Springer Director, Marketing, OT Solutions, provided insights into how the company is addressing IT/OT convergence and modernizing critical infrastructure with advanced, ruggedized products.Connecting IT and OT: A Unified ApproachFortinet’s display wall highlighted the essential need for seamless communication between IT and […]

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Rethinking OT Security: Insights from Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo
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Rethinking OT Security: Insights from Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo

At S4 Tampa, Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo, shared his expertise on securing cyber-physical systems, tackling zero trust challenges, AI-driven threats, and the future of identity-based security. His journey from leading the Israeli Navy’s cyber unit to protecting global industrial operations has given him a unique perspective on what truly works—and what doesn’t—in OT security.Why […]

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Cyber Risk Insurance and ICS Security: Building a Safer, More Resilient Operational World
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Cyber Risk Insurance and ICS Security: Building a Safer, More Resilient Operational World

As industrial environments become increasingly digitized, organizations integrate a wide range of connected devices and Operational Technology (OT) systems. This digital evolution enables more efficient manufacturing, smarter energy distribution, and streamlined facility management. However, it also creates new cyber risks. Today, attackers who compromise Industrial Control Systems (ICS) can cause production shutdowns, disrupt energy grids, […]

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How will US sanctions on the group behind TRITON protect critical infrastructure?
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How will US sanctions on the group behind TRITON protect critical infrastructure?

In late October 2020, the US Federal Government announced plans to impose sanctions on a Russian research institute that has been linked with cyber-attacks. The institute is alleged to have played a part in building the customized tools used in the TRITON malware targeting Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These sanctions are part of a wider US Government […]

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Are We Doomed to Repeat the Past When it Come to Hacking?
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Are We Doomed to Repeat the Past When it Come to Hacking?

On an almost weekly basis, another organization or government agency owns up to having been “hacked” – admitting that its systems have been breached. For every company that discloses an issue, there are likely 20 – 30 more that keep it under wraps. We know this because more than half of all U.S. businesses have been hacked. […]

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Stop Downplaying Threats to Critical Infrastructure
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Stop Downplaying Threats to Critical Infrastructure

It has been an incredibly busy three months in the world of Industrial Control Systems/Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity. A drop in the bucket for what we’ve become used to in the world of IT security – but incredibly noisy for this space – and an alarming precursor for what will come. Yes, we chose “will” come […]

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