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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.
ICS malware FrostyGoop takes advantage of Modbus weakness, remains a threat to OT worldwide.
The malware leverages Modbus TCP communications to target operational technology assets — and can easily be repurposed to compromise other ...
BlackCat ransomware uses new ‘Munchkin’ Linux VM in stealthy attacks
BlackCat ransomware has been found to use a new Linux virtual machine called 'Munchkin' to launch stealthy attacks. Protect your ...
Building automation giant Johnson Controls hit by ransomware attack
Johnson Controls, a leading provider of building automation systems, has been hit by a ransomware attack, potentially compromising the security ...
Vulnerabilities
Know about the vulnerability landscape that can expose industrial plants. Find out more.
Fortinet VPN Zero-Day Exploited in Malware Attacks Remains Unpatched
Security experts express alarm as unpatched Fortinet VPN zero-day continues to fuel malicious attacks. Concerns grow over unresolved vulnerabilities posing ...
CISA says critical Fortinet RCE flaw now exploited in attacks
Stay alert! CISA raises alarm as Fortinet RCE flaw exploits surge. Take immediate action to protect your systems ...
Microsoft Windows ‘Critical Vulnerability’ Warning—You Have 72 Hours To Update Your PC
Stay protected from the latest high-risk security flaw! Microsoft issues urgent warning for Microsoft Windows users, update your PC within ...
Consequences
Know about potential consequences and risks to industrial plants. Find out more.
The Flixborough disaster
Explore the profound impact of the Flixborough disaster on safety regulations, industry practices, and the enduring lessons learned ...
Spain’s grid collapsed in 5 seconds. What Caused Spain and Portugal’s Massive Power Outage?
In just 5 seconds, Spain's grid collapsed, triggering a massive power outage. Explore the causes, vulnerabilities, and recovery efforts ...
Fire on Petrobras offshore platform seriously injures 14
WisePlant explores the aftermath of a serious fire incident on a Petrobras offshore platform, delving into injuries, emergency response, investigation, ...
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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 ...
