September 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
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September 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

September is here. It’s not the new year, but it’s a new season. I guess it’s time to say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn! For this month, we’ve curated the list – and timeline – of IIoT and ICS Cybersecurity events happening in September 2022 around the globe, in-person or online, and what’s […]

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How to Protect Your Business Against the Cybersecurity Labor Shortage
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How to Protect Your Business Against the Cybersecurity Labor Shortage

The cybersecurity world is currently grappling with a significant labor shortage. And that’s a problem with deep impacts. In fact, the Department of Homeland Security has cited the cybersecurity labor shortage as a major national security threat. The Washington Post notes that “the dearth of cyber workers is making it harder to protect government data […]

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Zero Trust Manufacturing
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Zero Trust Manufacturing

The rapid adoption of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in billions of connected devices that, left unsecured, represent a significant risk to businesses and consumers. Connected things include a variety of IoT endpoint devices across several critical infrastructure segments, including utilities, automotive, healthcare, retail, and building automation. Complex manufacturing supply […]

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Defending OT Networks with Secure SD-WAN
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Defending OT Networks with Secure SD-WAN

As attacks against OT systems increase, so does the need for secure SD-WAN. Learn what it takes to gain visibility, control and awareness. Experts are predicting that there will be an increasing number of attacks against critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT) systems. The ransomware attack in May 2021 on Colonial Pipeline, a major fuel […]

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3 Protocol Trends You Should Know About
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3 Protocol Trends You Should Know About

Since the introduction of Modbus in the late 1970s, network protocols for critical infrastructure and industrial automation have continually evolved. It’s only been in the past few years, though, that we’ve seen things go from slow evolution to seismic shift. As the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) continues to explode – the IIoT market is […]

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The OT Threat Landscape in 2022
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The OT Threat Landscape in 2022

Ransomware attacks against operational technology (OT) are increasing, spurred on by the convergence of IT and OT networks and the accessibility of attack kits available on the dark web. Over the last two years, the range of targets that represent operational technology and critical infrastructure has grown. Some attacks have even been able to target OT systems […]

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How can critical infrastructure protect and defend against Conti?
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How can critical infrastructure protect and defend against Conti?

The best way to defend against potential ransomware attacks is to deploy multiple layers of overlapping protective and defense measures and leverage an endpoint risk security program. The endpoint approach uses OT-specific endpoint visibility and inventory techniques to gather asset information directly from the endpoints themselves and integrates with other security components to complete the […]

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[Research] Risks of the Industrial IoT in Compromised Campus Networks
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[Research] Risks of the Industrial IoT in Compromised Campus Networks

5G, along with its role in industries, is a popular topic. An important part of this conversation is the campus network, which serves as one of the key implementations of 4G/LTE and 5G technologies in an industrial setting. In particular, campus networks were implemented to fulfill the growing requirement for higher availability and lower latency, […]

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June 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
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June 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

It’s June, and we are halfway through 2022, but most of these events are just beginning to have in-person conferences and expos. For this month, we’ve curated the list – and timeline – of events happening in June 2022 around the globe, in-person or online, and what’s in it for the Industrial IoT & ICS […]

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[Report] Security Risks Are Slowing IT-OT Convergence
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[Report] Security Risks Are Slowing IT-OT Convergence

Fortinet has worked with Forrester Consulting for a third time to check in on security trends affecting those who manage and maintain critical infrastructure—including the industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems that manage everything from factories to refineries to telecommunications infrastructure. Based on a global survey, the report identifies […]

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How to better manage your digital attack surface risk
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How to better manage your digital attack surface risk

As organizations shift to the cloud in droves, their digital attack surface continues to rapidly expand. And with the number of threats rapidly increasing, security leaders need to enhance their attack surface risk management. We explore how a unified cybersecurity platform can help improve your defenses against cyber risk in comparison to point products. Digital […]

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Five Concerning Cyberattacks to Watch Out for in 2022
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Five Concerning Cyberattacks to Watch Out for in 2022

In 2022, threats are unlikely to slow down. In fact, our experts predicted cyberattacks will increase in 2022. This is unfortunate news especially as the attack surface continues to expand. For organizations struggling to integrate and manage a collection of single-purpose products, the resulting complexity and lack of visibility is likely to leave these organizations […]

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