Articles tagged as cyber threats

Securing MQTT for IIoT: Best Practices for a Safer Industrial Ecosystem
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Securing MQTT for IIoT: Best Practices for a Safer Industrial Ecosystem

As Industrial IoT (IIoT) adoption accelerates, the MQTT protocol has become a cornerstone for efficient real-time data exchange in manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure. However, security vulnerabilities in MQTT configurations can expose industrial systems to cyber threats, including unauthorized access, data breaches, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.Understanding how to properly secure MQTT is essential for organizations leveraging IIoT, edge computing, and cloud connectivity. Here’s what […]

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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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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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Why Cyber Change Outpaces Boardroom Engagement
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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 team does, and release funds begrudgingly and often reactively once a serious incident has occurred. This leads to mounting […]

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Fix Hidden Woes in Manufacturing Environments and View Alerts for Cyber Threats
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Fix Hidden Woes in Manufacturing Environments and View Alerts for Cyber Threats

Knowledge is king in the industrial manufacturing environment today as decisions need to occur with 20/20 vision, no blind spots. Network visibility allows manufacturers to discover issues that impact process integrity and performance, fix hidden problems in their networks and protect critical systems against cyber threats. Having the right technology allows the user to understand the network and […]

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