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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.
Cuba ransomware uses Veeam exploit against critical U.S. organizations
"Cuba ransomware: Unleashing a Veeam exploit to wreak havoc on U.S. critical organizations." ...
Physical attacks on power grid surge to new peak – Power Grid Sabotage
People are shooting, sabotaging and vandalizing electrical equipment in the U.S. at a pace unseen in at least a decade, ...
CosmicEnergy ICS Malware Updates
CosmicEnergy ICS Malware is a sophisticated cyber-attack targeting industrial control systems. It is designed to steal data, disrupt operations, and ...
Vulnerabilities
Know about the vulnerability landscape that can expose industrial plants. Find out more.
CISA: Network switch RCE flaw impacts critical infrastructure
Discover the latest CISA alert on a critical network RCE switch flaw impacting infrastructure security. Learn why immediate action is ...
Unpatched Vulnerabilities Expose Riello UPSs to Hacking: Security Firm
Discover how WiseGroup's Security Firm uncovered critical unpatched vulnerabilities in Riello UPSs, posing severe security risks ...
CISA warns of Windows flaw used in infostealer malware attacks
CISA alerts of critical Windows flaw exploited in infostealer malware attacks, stressing urgent action. WisePlant is here to safeguard your ...
Consequences
Know about potential consequences and risks to industrial plants. Find out more.
American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack
Discover the implications of the recent cyberattack on American Water, the largest water utility in the US. Learn about the ...
Hackers target Arkansas City water treatment plant, prompting federal investigation
In a concerning turn of events, hackers breach the Arkansas City water treatment plant, leading to a federal investigation. Vulnerabilities ...
Svilosa Chemical plant fire injures three employees
An explosion and subsequent fire left three employees injured at a Bulgarian chemical plant on 29 July. The incident happened ...
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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 ...
