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The following original articles provide a deep diving experience into technical topics and a strong foundational concept that you cannot miss. The authors share valuable knowledge based on real valuable experience.
The Solution to Non-Tolerable Consequences of an Incident in OT
Yesterday we talked about the real challenge of how to mitigate cyber risks effectively and efficiently in OT environments: focusing ...
Cybersecurity Maintenance in Industrial Plants
By formalizing preventive and corrective cybersecurity maintenance, industrial plants can reduce risk exposure, improve detection and response, and sustain operational ...
Supporting Safe & Secure Plant Operations
Become the bodyguard of the operators at the plant, helping them to keep focus where they need it. Avoid distractions ...
Security Acceptance Testing in Industrial Environments
The art of testing safety and security strategies to mitigate all intolerable risk that was identified suring the detailed risk ...
Implementing Safety and Security Measures in Industrial Environments
Move from Cyber-centric bolt-on to Consequence-Centric built-in solutions that works with the minimum budgets and long-term with the best ROI ...
Designing Cybersecurity for Control Systems in Industrial Plants
Secure By Design ensures that potential consequences cannot happen even if cyber-incidents finally happen, granting real risk mitigation ...
Cyber Risk Analysis in Industrial Plants
Beyond Compliance: A Strategic Tool for Operational Technology In an increasingly interconnected industrial world, Operational Technology (OT) has become the ...
ISA/IEC-62443 Applications Compliance
The ISA/IEC-62443 series of standards is developed on three main roles. These are (a) plant owner, (b) value-added service provider, ...
Threats
Know about the threat landscape that can compromise industrial plants. Find out more.
Ransomware Hits Critical Infrastructure Hard, Costs Adding Up
The article iscusses the rising threat of ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, highlighting the economic toll, challenges in securing vital ...
FBI Warns: Chinese Hackers Are Preparing to Wreak Havoc on US Water System | Facts Matter
This is all part of the new global battlefield, where world powers don’t compete against each other directly using kinetic ...
Stealthy ‘sedexp’ Linux malware evaded detection for two years
Discover how the 'sedexp' Linux malware stayed hidden for two years, impacting detection and security protocols. Insights and strategies outlined ...
Vulnerabilities
Know about the vulnerability landscape that can expose industrial plants. Find out more.
Erlang/OTP SSH Vulnerability: A Widespread Threat to OT Networks
A critical SSH vulnerability in Erlang/OTP (CVE-2025-32433), discovered by Ruhr University Bochum, has been rapidly exploited in OT networks across ...
Hackers use Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin account
Learn how hackers exploit Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin accounts, posing serious security threats. Understand the dangers and ...
Ransomware gang uses SSH tunnels for stealthy VMware ESXi access
Discover how cybercriminals leverage SSH tunnels to discreetly breach VMware ESXi servers. Experts raise alarms on growing covert access threats ...
Consequences
Know about potential consequences and risks to industrial plants. Find out more.
Explosion aboard sewage boat kills one person in New York City
A tragic explosion on a sewage boat in New York City results in one death, sparking investigations and safety discussions ...
Explosion at diesel processing facility injures worker in mexico facility
An explosion at a diesel processing facility in Mexico injures a worker, prompting an urgent investigation and safety review ...
Chemical plant fire in Spain sends several towns into lockdown
Discover the aftermath of a chemical plant fire in Spain, as several towns go into lockdown. Emergency response efforts intensify ...
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Schneider Electric Achieves Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure Solutions
Discover how Schneider Electric reached cybersecurity certification for its EcoStruxure Solutions. Unveiling the significance of cybersecurity and Schneider Electric's compliance ...
Microsoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Discover the repercussions as Microsoft halts WSUS development. Learn about alternatives, community feedback, and the future of server updates ...
IEC publishes IEC 62443-2-1:2024, setting security standards for industrial automation and control systems
Addressing cybersecurity on an organization-wide basis can seem like a daunting task. There is no simple cookbook for security, nor ...
New ISAGCA whitepaper addresses zero trust outcomes using ISA/IEC 62443 standards
Discover how the new ISAGCA whitepaper leverages ISA/IEC 62443 standards to achieve zero trust outcomes and enhance cybersecurity excellence ...
Automation Systems Cybersecurity: From Standards to Practices
Eric Cosman, chairman of ISA99 Committee, explains that standards, guidance, and direction are available from several sources, but surveys and ...
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 ...
Top Five Cybersecurity Issues in the Power Grid Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently held a meeting to discuss the security of the power grid. The traditional ...
ISA/IEC 62443 Referenced in CISA’s Cross-Sector CPGs
We can help the End Users to get the best of both (CISA CPGs and ISA/IEC-62443) gaining consistency without incurring ...
Fire injures “a number of people” at Kuwait’s largest oil refinery
A fire broke out at Kuwait’s largest oil refinery on October 18 and injured several people. The incident occurred at ...
UK gas processing terminal shut down after methane leak
The Easington Gas Terminal in East Yorkshire, UK was shut down on October 19 after a methanol leak was discovered ...
