It is well documented that IoT devices have introduced new security risks. Most IoT devices must interface to cloud based management and analytics engines and therefore support a TCP/IP stack for this communication. Our IoT endpoint software is designed to augment a device’s TCP/IP stack with very little overhead, providing authentication to the cloud services. […]
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In the Oil and Gas industry, the consequences of hydrocarbon leaks can be severe. Gaseous and liquid leaks of these products can result in fires, explosions, and environmental contamination. These calamities could likely cause harm to employees and the public as well as irreversible damage to company infrastructure and the environment. As the production and […]
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Two years ago, mobile technologies were widespread, but IoT mania was only beginning. Today, no one is surprised at the appearance of an IIoT. The idea of putting your logging, monitoring, and even supervisory/control functions in the cloud does not sound as crazy as it did several years ago. If you look at mobile application […]
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There are two sides to the cybersecurity fence when addressing threats and other concerns. The first side is what we’re most familiar with in corporate IT or Information Technology (IT). The other side of the cybersecurity fence is the Operational Technology (OT). As ICS adopts solutions used within IT, OT environments are starting to resemble […]
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I’ve been writing about OT cybersecurity for a while and, although a consistent part of the message is that the overall level of risk is high and rising, some positive developments should be acknowledged. In particular, the past couple of years has seen increasing awareness of the issues and growing attention from business leaders. This […]
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US national security depends on the reliability and continuous operations of the nation’s critical infrastructure. The increasing complexity and connectivity of critical infrastructure systems exposes them to cybersecurity threats which put their safety and reliability at risk. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework was created through the collaboration of the government and […]
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Industrial Control Systems (ICS) allow operators to monitor and control industrial processes, including those in manufacturing, power transmission, oil & gas, and other industries. You can find Industrial Control Systems in lots of different places – from a precise formulation of a particular drug, medicine to running the power grid to building or managing the […]
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Changing business models and new regulatory requirements are accelerating the need for IT/OT convergence. IIoT enables unprecedented levels of real-time connectivity, dramatically increasing cybersecurity risks. Industrial control systems on OT networks have different operational requirements that impact the ability to adapt and respond to new threats – and open up new avenues for cyber attacks. […]
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Several years ago Stuxnet made the public aware of the reality of critical infrastructure cyber-attacks by a nation-state. It was also one of the earliest examples of an IoT attack where the PLCs that connected to the system were infected. In 2015 an attack of the Western Ukraine electrical grid left 230 000 people without […]
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The emergence of Edge Computing in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has become a cost prohibitive, expensive trend. Overall interest in Edge Computing has risen in the IIoT space because of confusion between the exact needs of IIoT vs. Industry 4.0. For simple definitional clarity, Industry 4.0 technology is destined for the industrial factory; […]
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Frequently, video solutions intended for industrial use are purchased by the organization’s security department. In most organizations, operations and security are different departments. This often provides budget, control, and integration challenges within the organization. Treating the video system as part of the SCADA system rather than the security system helps to clearly delineate video’s use, […]
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As Operational Technologies (OT) for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) proliferate and converge with enterprise IT systems, CSOs and CIOs need to assess the risks with their growing attack surface. Top of the list should be looking at the potential threats and cyber attacks emanating from the network, given the convergence of OT and […]
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