Articles tagged as industrial cybersecurity

Why Manufacturing is the Top Target for Cyberattacks – And How to Fight Back
· Cybersecurity

Why Manufacturing is the Top Target for Cyberattacks – And How to Fight Back

Manufacturing has become the most targeted sector for cyberattacks globally, surpassing finance and healthcare for three consecutive years. In this IIoT World guide, we examine the specific vulnerabilities that make operational technology (OT) environments so attractive to threat actors, from legacy PLCs running without encryption to flat network architectures that allow lateral movement across production […]

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

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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The Role of Stakeholders in IIoT Security
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The Role of Stakeholders in IIoT Security

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) continues to revolutionize industries, but with this growth comes an increased responsibility to secure these systems. During IIoT World’s ICS Cybersecurity Day, our speakers shared their perspectives on IIoT Security, ranging from stakeholder responsibility to regulatory compliance and education for C-level executives. Eric Byres, P.Eng, ISA Fellow, Senior Vice President – […]

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IIoT World Days Track: ICS Security – Risks, Strategies and Solutions
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IIoT World Days Track: ICS Security – Risks, Strategies and Solutions

Track Sponsored by aDolus This track, originally presented at IIoT World Days on June 30, 2020, covers 4 presentations from industry leaders in ICS Security: Five Blind Men and the Elephant called ICS Supply Chain Security The Road to Industrial IoT Security Automated ICS Vulnerability Assessment Identifying Compromises Through Device Profiling Using Open Source Tools […]

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Rogue Automation: Vulnerable and Malicious Code in Industrial Programming
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Rogue Automation: Vulnerable and Malicious Code in Industrial Programming

In this White Paper, previously unknown design flaws that malicious actors could exploit to hide malicious functionalities in industrial programming for robots and other automated manufacturing machines are revealed. Since these flaws are difficult to fix, enterprises that deploy vulnerable machines could face serious consequences. An attacker could exploit them to become persistent within a […]

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[Infographic] 7 Most Unsafe Gaps for Industrial Cybersecurity
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[Infographic] 7 Most Unsafe Gaps for Industrial Cybersecurity

Although WannaCry and Petya did not specifically target industrial networks, they did reach them. Many IT leaders and their board of directors responded in panic. The incidents raised the profile of how malware can move to ICS environments. It opened up perspective that if bad actors wanted to launch a ransomware attack on industrial networks, they clearly could. Protect Your Entire Network – that […]

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How to invest your first dollar in Industrial Cybersecurity?
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How to invest your first dollar in Industrial Cybersecurity?

Wanacry and NotPetya achieved what the experts were struggling to do: propel cybersecurity issues on board and raise awareness. Recent cyber-attacks have already cost businesses a lot and encourage top management to invest now their first money in their ICS cybersecurity. Once companies are ready to invest, the following questions arise: what level of security […]

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Two Reasons for the ICS Cybersecurity Deficiency
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Two Reasons for the ICS Cybersecurity Deficiency

When it comes to industrial cybersecurity; governments know they need to improve it, industry knows it needs to better understand it, and system integrators/automation vendors know they need to offer it. If you fall within any of these categories, ask yourself “What’s your industrial cybersecurity strategy for 2017?” The truth is that while the need […]

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