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Physical attacks on power grid surge to new peak – Power Grid Sabotage
July 18, 2023
(updated September 15, 2023)
Published by Eduardo Kando
People are shooting, sabotaging and vandalizing electrical equipment in the U.S. at a pace unseen in at least a decade, amid signs that domestic extremists hope to use blackouts to sow unrest.
What is Evil PLC attack and how to prevent negative consequences on industrial plants
“Protect your industrial plant from Evil PLC attacks – Implement security measures to prevent negative consequences!” Based on the report created by Team82.
(Rationalization: Stop spending valuable resources wrongly)*
We see very often how companies (through their security staff) go shopping and rush to spend, often pushed by the pressure of the business, the inertia of the market, lack of knowledge, skill and opportunism of suppliers, before performing a good risk assessment.
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Automation Systems Cybersecurity: From Standards to Practices
January 4, 2022
(updated December 24, 2022)
Published by Eduardo Kando
Eric Cosman, chairman of ISA99 Committee, explains that standards, guidance, and direction are available from several sources, but surveys and anecdotal reports have shown that many still struggle with how to turn this information into effective programs. Suppliers have a clear imperative to improve their products, but asset owners often struggle with how to get started. Practical approach into cybersecurity is very hard to find in the market, still today.
Working with future and new systems (Special Edition)
When the owner of the industrial plant has the possibility of having the best of both worlds, the best control systems and the best security. When the consequences occur the damage is done, and there is no turning back. That is why we say that it is never too late to deal with security (redesign), but the sooner much better (design).
IEC designates ISA/IEC-62443 as horizontal standard
The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) are proud to announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA-62443 series of standards as "horizontal," meaning they are proven to be applicable to a wide range of different industries.
Manage, evaluate, and deploy ISA/IEC-62443 like an expert
October 23, 2020
(updated April 24, 2022)
Published by Eduardo Kando
The new training courses 2150, 2160, 2161, and 2162 are dedicated exclusively and primarily to implementation and compliance, with the ZCM system developed by WisePlant Group LLC. Users are able to begin implementation and begin to comply immediately and without delay with all the requirements of the ISA/IEC-62443 series of standards.
Certified Independent Consultants in Industrial Cybersecurity
September 8, 2020
(updated July 2, 2023)
Published by Eduardo Kando
Database of independent consultants certified in industrial cybersecurity to collaborate on projects of our clients and certified system integrators.
