Considerations for Operational Technology Cybersecurity

April 4, 2024 at 08:03AM OT refers to hardware and software controlling physical devices, with unique cybersecurity needs. The convergence with IT introduces vulnerabilities. Challenges include legacy systems lacking modern security measures and the priority of safety and reliability over data integrity. Securing OT environments requires a tailored approach, considering physical processes and cyber threats. … Read more

Cyber Insights 2024: OT, ICS and IIoT

March 6, 2024 at 08:31AM The text discusses the evolving cybersecurity challenges facing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT). It covers topics such as the convergence of IT and OT, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, IIoT devices, the role of AI, government interventions, geopolitical threats, and the increasing adversarial activity against OT. The industrial cybersecurity landscape … Read more

Safeguarding cyber-physical systems for a smart future

February 19, 2024 at 04:04AM Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are essential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, bridging computation and physical infrastructure. They enable innovations like smart roads for driverless cars, user-aware energy grids, and smart medical treatments. However, integrating various systems poses cybersecurity risks that require complex solutions. The Claroty Buyers Checklist helps organizations evaluate and … Read more

Unpatched Rapid SCADA Vulnerabilities Expose Industrial Organizations to Attacks

January 18, 2024 at 11:12AM The Rapid SCADA open source industrial automation platform has seven unpatched vulnerabilities, including critical and high severity ones, allowing hackers to access sensitive industrial systems, execute arbitrary code, and compromise administrator passwords. The developers have not responded to notifications or requests for comment, leaving organizations vulnerable to potential attacks. Based … Read more