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Where does IT Security END and OT Security BEGIN?
The standard answer to this questions is "The Consequence Boundary"...but which kind of consequences are we talking about? And aren't there different levels of consequence? We help define these to answer the question....
Podcast
Insights into Nation State Threats – Podcast Episode 134
Nation state threats are often portrayed as the "irresistible forces" of cyber threats, with little qualification. Joseph Price of Deloitte joins us to dig deeper - what are nation states capable of, what are they up to, and how should we interpret the information that is available to the public?...
Infographic
Infographic: Top 10 OT Cyberattacks of 2024
Infographic mapping out the top 10 OT cyberattacks of 2024 including WHEN it happened, WHICH industry, WHAT happened and also covering the consequences and significance of each attack...
Blog
Andrew Ginter’s Top 3 Webinars of 2024
Get up to speed on key trends and strategies in industrial security with Andrew Ginter’s favorite webinars of 2024,...
Blog
Andrew Ginter’s Top 3 Podcast Episodes of 2024
Sit back and enjoy Andrew Ginter's top 3 picks from 2024's Industrial Security Podcast series....
Podcast
OT Security Data Science – A Better Vulnerability Database – Episode 133
Security automation needs a machine-readable vulnerability database. Carmit Yadin of Device Total joins us to look at limitations of the widely-used National Vulnerability Database (NVD), and explore a new "data science" alternative....
Trending posts
Are OT Security Investments Worth It?
December 8, 2024
Expert Impressions of Cyber-Informed Engineering
November 27, 2024
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Blog
Where does IT Security END and OT Security BEGIN?
The standard answer to this questions is "The Consequence Boundary"...but which kind of consequences are we talking about? And aren't there different levels of consequence? We help define these to answer the question....
Blog
Andrew Ginter’s Top 3 Webinars of 2024
Get up to speed on key trends and strategies in industrial security with Andrew Ginter’s favorite webinars of 2024,...
Blog
Andrew Ginter’s Top 3 Podcast Episodes of 2024
Sit back and enjoy Andrew Ginter's top 3 picks from 2024's Industrial Security Podcast series....
Blog
Are OT Security Investments Worth It?
Spoiler Alert: Yes, investing in OT security is very much “worth it”. It helps prevent financial losses, operational disruptions, and compliance penalties far exceeding initial costs. The average ROI can reach up to 400%, ensuring both protection and operational continuity....
Blog
Expert Impressions of Cyber-Informed Engineering
I recently had opportunity to ask experts @Marc Sachs, @Sarah Fluchs and @Aaron Crow about their experience with the new Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) initiative....
Blog
TSA NOPR for Pipelines, Rail & Bussing – Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management
The TSA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management is out. This is the long-awaited regulation that replaces the temporary security directives issued after the Colonial Pipeline incident....
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Books and eBooks
eBook: Cybersecurity in Power Generation – Applying and Interpreting ISA/IEC 62443 Standards
Books and eBooks
BMS Use-Case eBook: Impenetrable Cyber Defense for Data Center Infrastructure
This eBook explores the best-practices for protecting the BMS (Building Management System) from internet-based cyberattacks and similar threats. Get your copy today...
Books and eBooks
2024 Threat Report – OT Cyberattacks with Physical Consequences
Report on 68 cyberattacks that caused physical consequences to industrial control systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) in 2023 that are in public records....
Books and eBooks
eBook: Unidirectional Security Gateways for Government Networks
The cyber threat environment is getting worse, and our adversaries are developing more powerful attack tools. Government agencies need to increase automation and network connectivity to maintain strategic military, governance, and economic advantages....
Books and eBooks
Engineering-grade OT Security – A Manager’s Guide
Waterfall is pleased to make free copies of the book available to qualified practitioners when the book releases. Request your copy now...
Trending posts
Driving Change – Cloud Systems and Japanese CCE | Episode 132
November 19, 2024
Ireland Makes OT Security Top Priority
November 18, 2024
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Case studies
Cybersecurity for Government Networks
Securing a classified/high-security network with a Unidirectional Security Gateway, ensuring continuous and secure cross-domain data flow, while preventing sensitive data from leaking into or being exfiltrated from external, low-security/unclassified networks....
Case studies
UAE Based Oil & Gas Refinery
How a UAE-based refinery was able to protect their legacy system to the extent it could safely be connected to the internet, IT networks, and the Cloud....
Case studies
Securing a European TSO
Protecting a regional Transmission System Operator (TSO) in Europe from outside cyber threats....
Case studies
Cybersecurity for LNG Ports
Protect liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure from external cyber threats while complying with local cybersecurity regulations....
Case studies
Unidirectional Protection For Railway Signaling Networks
Enabling 100% secure remote monitoring of rail signaling and control networks, enabling SOC and corporate IT systems with secure visibility into signaling networks....
Case studies
Enabling The Digital Refinery
Protecting critical equipment of a highly sensitive petrochemicals processing plant, while improving production performance with real-time, actionable, and predictive analytics....
Trending posts
Cloud-Rendezvous-Style OT Remote Access: Residual Risk
October 14, 2024
The 2024 Threat Report: Prioritizing Cyber Security Spending
September 29, 2024
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Infographic
Infographic: Top 10 OT Cyberattacks of 2024
Infographic mapping out the top 10 OT cyberattacks of 2024 including WHEN it happened, WHICH industry, WHAT happened and also covering the consequences and significance of each attack...
Infographic
Checklist: 9 Best Practices to Safeguard Upstream Oil & Gas Operations from Cyber Attacks
Upstream Oil & Gas production has a unique range of threats and risks to consider when compared to other industrial operations. Our checklist infographic takes a dive into what to consider and secure when it comes to Upstream operations....
Infographic
Top 10 Cyberattacks of 2023
2023 saw an uptick of cyberattacks across many industries. Our infographic focuses on cyberattacks in 2023 that impacted industrial operations, specifically Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Controls Systems (ICS) that are commonly used within critical and important infrastructure....
Infographic
Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)
Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks....
Infographic
Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks
What cyber crime threats to oil & gas infrastructures are top of mind for government and business leaders?...
Trending posts
How Likely Is That To Kill Anyone?
September 26, 2024
Hitting Tens of Thousands of Vehicles At Once | Episode 131
September 26, 2024
The Singapore OT Cybersecurity Masterplan
September 16, 2024
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Podcast
Insights into Nation State Threats – Podcast Episode 134
Nation state threats are often portrayed as the "irresistible forces" of cyber threats, with little qualification. Joseph Price of Deloitte joins us to dig deeper - what are nation states capable of, what are they up to, and how should we interpret the information that is available to the public?...
Blog
Andrew Ginter’s Top 3 Podcast Episodes of 2024
Sit back and enjoy Andrew Ginter's top 3 picks from 2024's Industrial Security Podcast series....
Podcast
OT Security Data Science – A Better Vulnerability Database – Episode 133
Security automation needs a machine-readable vulnerability database. Carmit Yadin of Device Total joins us to look at limitations of the widely-used National Vulnerability Database (NVD), and explore a new "data science" alternative....
Podcast
Driving Change – Cloud Systems and Japanese CCE | Episode 132
Tomomi Ayoyama translated the book Countering Cyber Sabotage - Consequence-Driven, Cyber-Informed Engineering - to Japanese. Tomomi recalls the effort of translating CCE to Japanese and looks forward to applying CCE and OT security principles to industrial cloud systems at Cognite....
Podcast
Hitting Tens of Thousands of Vehicles At Once | Episode 131
Compromise a cloud service and tens thousands of vehicles can be affected all at once. Matt MacKinnon of Upstream Security walks us through the world of cloud security for connected vehicles, transport trucks, tractors, and other "stuff that moves."...
Podcast
AI Takes on Polymorphic Malware | Episode 130
Gary Southwell of Aria Cyber joins us on The Industrial Security Podcast as we have a look at using AI to get ahead of constantly-changing malware....
Trending posts
IT Remote Access VS. OT Remote Access
September 1, 2024
Webinar: Industry-Specific 62443 Insights for Power Generation
August 29, 2024
New Resource: Adapting IT Advice for OT | Episode 129
August 25, 2024
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Video
Top 10 Cyberattacks on Industrial and Critical Infrastructure of 2024
Watch the webinar to review the top 10 cyber incidents that impacted physical operations in critical infrastructure and heavy industry in 2024....
Video
Webinar: Evolving Global OT Cyber Guidelines, Recent Developments and What is Driving it
Watch the webinar for a look into the recent evolution of OT security standards...
Video
Webinar: Navigating OT Remote Access – Technologies, Limitations, and the Latest Recommendations
Watch for an insightful webinar as we delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of OT remote access. With the surge in remote access to OT networks, industrial operations and critical infrastructures are under pressure to enhance their security measures....
Video
Webinar: Industry-Specific 62443 Insights for Power Generation
An in-depth webinar that goes beyond the buzzwords and provides practical, industry-specific guidance on applying the ISA/IEC 62443 standards to safeguard critical power infrastructure...
Video
Webinar: HERA – Hardware-Enforced Remote Access
Recorded webinar as we took a look at solutions enforced by dedicated hardware, and what benefits such solutions offer for OT security....
Video
Webinar Recording: Engineering Cybersecurity Mitigations for Municipal Water Systems
Mariano Martín Tirado, from Acciona, and Rees Machtemes, from Waterfall, discuss the risks and threat environment that Water Utilities face and how to counter against them....
Trending posts
Cybersecurity Approaches Unique to OT Security
August 15, 2024
Hardware-Enforced Remote Access (HERA) – Under the Hood
July 17, 2024
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