Only 19% of manufacturers plan to invest in cybersecurity despite 56% planning new automation projects in 2026, according to the Sikich Industry Pulse survey. IIoT World covers OT cybersecurity strategy through practitioner articles, case studies, and…
Smart factories are increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors ranging from nation-state groups to financially motivated ransomware operators, and understanding who is behind these attacks is the first step toward a resilient defense. In this guide,…
Industrial control system (ICS) environments face a growing volume of cyber threats, yet many organizations struggle to translate those risks into quantifiable business terms. In this guide, IIoT World breaks down the essential frameworks, metrics, and…
Last month, a major water utilities firm in the UK revealed plans to move a significant part of their SCADA system to the cloud. This is one of the most high-profile transitions of OT to managed cloud services…
The practice of cyber security has changed dramatically in the past few years, presenting a significant challenge to management teams across all industries and business domains. As IT security teams become accountable for securing Operational Technology…
I do not know what precipitated the issuance of the May 1st, 2020 Executive Order. However, this new Executive Order is long overdue, and addresses many longstanding concerns. The Executive Order demonstrates a high level of…
Nearly every presentation I give has at least a few audience members acknowledging to me that they weren’t really conscious of their own reliance on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in so many aspects of their daily…
WannaCry ransomware, which exploited the Microsoft SMBv1 vulnerability known as MS17-010, posed a severe threat to industrial control systems (ICS). Brad Hegrat, IOActive's Director of Advisory Services, warns that ICS environments are especially vulnerable because NetBIOS…