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Podcast
"We Need Smarter Ways of Building Data Centers" | Eps.111
Data centers are critical information infrastructures, with a lot of associated physical infrastructure. Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center…
September 20, 2023
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Infographic
Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)
Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks.
September 19, 2023
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Webinar
Network Engineering Webinar
Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
September 17, 2023
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Video
Webinar: AVEVA | Enabling the Digital Transformation of Electric Utilities
Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, cloud-based innovation is increasing attack opportunities, and governments are issuing stronger cyber…
September 14, 2023
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Blog
Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT System
Uptime is a very important Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for data centers, and the physical infrastructures in data…
September 14, 2023
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Blog
Waterfall Security Refreshes and Rejuvenates Cybersecurity Brand
As Waterfall's product lineup and market footprint have continued to evolve over the years, a brand refresh became…
September 12, 2023
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Blog
Securing Data Center OT Networks
What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
September 5, 2023
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Blog
The Challenges of Safeguarding Data Center Infrastructure
In data centers, ICS play a crucial role in managing cooling, power distribution, access control, and physical security.…
September 5, 2023
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Blog
Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT System
Uptime is a very important Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for data centers, and the physical infrastructures in data…
September 14, 2023
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Blog
Waterfall Security Refreshes and Rejuvenates Cybersecurity Brand
As Waterfall's product lineup and market footprint have continued to evolve over the years, a brand refresh became…
September 12, 2023
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Blog
Securing Data Center OT Networks
What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
September 5, 2023
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Blog
The Challenges of Safeguarding Data Center Infrastructure
In data centers, ICS play a crucial role in managing cooling, power distribution, access control, and physical security.…
September 5, 2023
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Blog
The Curious Case of Dual Event Logs
It’s better to have logs and not need them, than to need logs and not have them. And…
July 25, 2023
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Blog
How Are OT Hackers Getting IN Today?
Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software systems that control and monitor physical devices and processes…
July 12, 2023
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Blog
Waterfall Security Establishes European Headquarters
New Netherlands office will provide further local support for EU markets Rosh Ha’Ayin, Israel – July 4, 2023…
July 4, 2023
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Blog
The 2023 Threat Report – At a Glance
The new 2023 OT Cyber Threats Report is available – a collaboration between Waterfall Security Solutions and ICSSTRIVE.…
June 15, 2023
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Blog
How Are OT Hackers Getting IN Today?
Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software systems that control and monitor physical devices and processes…
July 12, 2023
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Blog
Waterfall Security Establishes European Headquarters
New Netherlands office will provide further local support for EU markets Rosh Ha’Ayin, Israel – July 4, 2023…
July 4, 2023
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Blog
The 2023 Threat Report – At a Glance
The new 2023 OT Cyber Threats Report is available – a collaboration between Waterfall Security Solutions and ICSSTRIVE.…
June 15, 2023
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Blog
NIS2 and Its Impact on Operational Technology Cybersecurity
The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) primarily focuses on information technology (IT) and addresses the protection of…
June 8, 2023
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Blog
9 Cybersecurity Challenges for Critical Water Infrastructure
In recent years, the issue of cybersecurity for vital water infrastructure has become a growing concern worldwide. Water…
May 28, 2023
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Blog
Get the Checklist | EPA Cybersecurity Guidelines for the Water Sector
As part of the Whitehouse’s broader efforts to protect American infrastructure from attacks by nation-states and other cyber…
May 28, 2023
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Blog
Water Utility Hacking 101
Water is life! Water is probably the most important resource for maintaining society and order. It’s easy to…
May 22, 2023
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Blog
Segmentation 202: Unidirectional Architectures
This is the second blog in the series, following Segmentation 201: Unidirectional Gateways vs. Firewalls. Unidirectional architectures are…
May 13, 2023
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Blog
Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT System
Uptime is a very important Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for data centers, and the physical infrastructures in data…
September 14, 2023
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Blog
Waterfall Security Refreshes and Rejuvenates Cybersecurity Brand
As Waterfall's product lineup and market footprint have continued to evolve over the years, a brand refresh became…
September 12, 2023
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Blog
Securing Data Center OT Networks
What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
September 5, 2023
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Blog
The Challenges of Safeguarding Data Center Infrastructure
In data centers, ICS play a crucial role in managing cooling, power distribution, access control, and physical security.…
September 5, 2023
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Blog
The Curious Case of Dual Event Logs
It’s better to have logs and not need them, than to need logs and not have them. And…
July 25, 2023
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Case studies
Unidirectional Protection For Railway Signaling Networks
Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: North…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Enabling The Digital Refinery
Protecting The Refining & Petrochemical Industry From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American Petrochemical Refinery. Customer Requirement:…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Securing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems and Intellectual Property
Building Pharmaceutical’s Immunity Against Intellectual Property Theft Customer/ Partner: European pharmaceutical manufacturer. Customer Requirement: To provide enterprise-wide access…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Protecting the GIPL pipeline
Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: Lithuanian-based…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Cybersecurity For Data Centers
Protecting data center operational networks from evolving cyber threats Customer/ Partner: A large, multi-site data center corporation in…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Food And Beverage Manufacturing
Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: A…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Cybersecurity For Detroit Water
Protecting Water Utilities From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Customer Requirement: Protect safe…
November 8, 2020
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Case studies
Rail Operations Center
Protecting Rail Vital Networks From Imminent Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American major metropolitan rail network. Customer Requirement:…
November 8, 2020
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Case studies
Unidirectional Protection For Railway Signaling Networks
Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: North…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Enabling The Digital Refinery
Protecting The Refining & Petrochemical Industry From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American Petrochemical Refinery. Customer Requirement:…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Securing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems and Intellectual Property
Building Pharmaceutical’s Immunity Against Intellectual Property Theft Customer/ Partner: European pharmaceutical manufacturer. Customer Requirement: To provide enterprise-wide access…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Protecting the GIPL pipeline
Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: Lithuanian-based…
September 8, 2022
Read more
Case studies
Cybersecurity For Data Centers
Protecting data center operational networks from evolving cyber threats Customer/ Partner: A large, multi-site data center corporation in…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Food And Beverage Manufacturing
Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: A…
September 8, 2022
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Case studies
Cybersecurity For Detroit Water
Protecting Water Utilities From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Customer Requirement: Protect safe…
November 8, 2020
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Case studies
Rail Operations Center
Protecting Rail Vital Networks From Imminent Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American major metropolitan rail network. Customer Requirement:…
November 8, 2020
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eBook
The New Era Of Cyber Insurance
Enforcing cyber security best practices & reducing cyber insurance premium costs. Cyberattacks are no longer a threat, but…
September 3, 2023
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eBook
BSEE Real-time Monitoring (RTM) Requirements For OCS Operators
BSEE has issued the Well Control Final Rule to consolidate existing well control rules into a revised regulation…
September 3, 2023
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eBook
Engineering-grade Ot Security - A Manager's Guide
New Book Release Our VP Industrial Security, Andrew Ginter, is releasing his 3rd book on industrial cybersecurity, entitled…
August 17, 2023
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eBook
NIS2 Compliance Guide for OT systems
What is the NIS2 Directive? The NIS2 Directive is an updated EU cybersecurity law that builds on the…
June 26, 2023
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eBook
2023 Threat Report - OT Cyberattacks With Physical Consequences
In the past year (2022), we saw 57 OT-related cyberattacks on industrial systems which caused physical consequences in…
May 4, 2023
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eBook
Oil And Gas Cyber Security: Protecting Refining Networks
The 2017 TRITON attack that compromised Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in a Middle Eastern petrochemical facility, and twice…
November 8, 2022
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eBook
OT Security Incidents In 2021
In 2021, of 64 incidents reported in discrete manufacturing and process industries, 22 were cyber attacks with physical…
May 26, 2022
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eBook
Deterministic Network Security for Nuclear Generators eBook
About 440 nuclear generators in 32 countries serve a vital role in the world economy – they supply…
May 22, 2022
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eBook
eBook: Firewalls vs Unidirectional Gateways
Industrial & OT Security Insights Firewalls vs Unidirectional Gateways at IT/OT Interfaces GET THE EBOOK NOW Industrial /…
May 25, 2021
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eBook
eBook: Targeted Ransomware: New Defenses For Manufacturing
New eBook by Waterfall Targeted Ransomware: New Defenses For Manufacturing GET THE EBOOK NOW Targeted ransomware is the…
April 29, 2021
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eBook
eBook: Cybersecurity for PI Servers: Simple, powerful, unidirectional protection at the IT/OT interface
New eBook by Waterfall Cybersecurity for PI Servers The problem with DMZs and the unidirectional alternative GET THE…
March 17, 2021
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eBook
eBook: ICS/OT Ransomware in the Supply Chain: Learnings from attacks in 2020
New eBook by Waterfall ICS/OT Ransomware in the Supply Chain: Learnings from attacks in 2020 GET THE EBOOK…
February 10, 2021
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eBook
The New Era Of Cyber Insurance
Enforcing cyber security best practices & reducing cyber insurance premium costs. Cyberattacks are no longer a threat, but…
September 3, 2023
Read more
eBook
BSEE Real-time Monitoring (RTM) Requirements For OCS Operators
BSEE has issued the Well Control Final Rule to consolidate existing well control rules into a revised regulation…
September 3, 2023
Read more
eBook
Engineering-grade Ot Security - A Manager's Guide
New Book Release Our VP Industrial Security, Andrew Ginter, is releasing his 3rd book on industrial cybersecurity, entitled…
August 17, 2023
Read more
eBook
NIS2 Compliance Guide for OT systems
What is the NIS2 Directive? The NIS2 Directive is an updated EU cybersecurity law that builds on the…
June 26, 2023
Read more
eBook
2023 Threat Report - OT Cyberattacks With Physical Consequences
In the past year (2022), we saw 57 OT-related cyberattacks on industrial systems which caused physical consequences in…
May 4, 2023
Read more
eBook
Oil And Gas Cyber Security: Protecting Refining Networks
The 2017 TRITON attack that compromised Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in a Middle Eastern petrochemical facility, and twice…
November 8, 2022
Read more
eBook
OT Security Incidents In 2021
In 2021, of 64 incidents reported in discrete manufacturing and process industries, 22 were cyber attacks with physical…
May 26, 2022
Read more
eBook
Deterministic Network Security for Nuclear Generators eBook
About 440 nuclear generators in 32 countries serve a vital role in the world economy – they supply…
May 22, 2022
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Infographic
Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)
Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks.
September 19, 2023
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Infographic
Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks
Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks & OT Risk Infographic What cyber crime threats to oil & gas infrastructures…
February 1, 2023
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Infographic
Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure Infographic Looking to stay informed about the latest cyber attacks on critical infrastructure?…
December 25, 2022
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Infographic
How cyber attacks impact industrial operations? (Infographic)
Sophisticated, targeted ransomware attacks shutting down OT systems and critical infrastructure have gained considerable momentum in recent years.…
November 24, 2021
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Infographic
Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks
Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks & OT Risk Infographic What cyber crime threats to oil & gas infrastructures…
February 1, 2023
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Infographic
Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure Infographic Looking to stay informed about the latest cyber attacks on critical infrastructure?…
December 25, 2022
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Infographic
How cyber attacks impact industrial operations? (Infographic)
Sophisticated, targeted ransomware attacks shutting down OT systems and critical infrastructure have gained considerable momentum in recent years.…
November 24, 2021
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Infographic
Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)
Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks.
September 19, 2023
Read more
Podcast
"We Need Smarter Ways of Building Data Centers" | Eps.111
Data centers are critical information infrastructures, with a lot of associated physical infrastructure. Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center…
September 20, 2023
Read more
Podcast
Active Defense in OT – How to Make it Work | Episode 110
Active defense or "intrusion prevention" deep into industrial networks has long been thought of as not workable. Youssef…
August 7, 2023
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Podcast
Risk in Context: When to Patch, When to Let It Ride | Episode 109
In this episode, Rick Kaun, the VP of Solutions at Verve Industrial Protection, takes us deep into the world of…
July 9, 2023
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Podcast
Hacking the CANbus | Episode 108
In this episode, Dr. Ken Tindell, the CTO at Canis, joins us to talk about cybersecurity and cars. Modern cars…
June 26, 2023
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Podcast
How Waterfall Security Protects Water Facilities
Waterfall’s Unidirectional Gateways are used to secure water utilities by creating a one-way communication channel that allows the…
June 22, 2023
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Podcast
Saving Money and Effort Automating Compliance | Episode 107
In this episode, Kathryn Wagner, the Vice President, Industry Solutions, Energy & Utilities at Assurx, joins us to explore the…
June 5, 2023
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Podcast
How Cyber Fits Into Big-Picture Risk | Episode 106
In this episode, Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, Vice-Provost, University of Calgary joins us to look at where cyber risks…
May 22, 2023
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Podcast
Six Steps to Integrating IT & OT in Mining | Episode 105
In this episode, Rob Labbé from Mining and Metals ISAC explains how and why risk assessments are needed and…
May 3, 2023
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Podcast
Risk in Context: When to Patch, When to Let It Ride | Episode 109
In this episode, Rick Kaun, the VP of Solutions at Verve Industrial Protection, takes us deep into the world of…
July 9, 2023
Read more
Podcast
Hacking the CANbus | Episode 108
In this episode, Dr. Ken Tindell, the CTO at Canis, joins us to talk about cybersecurity and cars. Modern cars…
June 26, 2023
Read more
Podcast
How Waterfall Security Protects Water Facilities
Waterfall’s Unidirectional Gateways are used to secure water utilities by creating a one-way communication channel that allows the…
June 22, 2023
Read more
Podcast
Saving Money and Effort Automating Compliance | Episode 107
In this episode, Kathryn Wagner, the Vice President, Industry Solutions, Energy & Utilities at Assurx, joins us to explore the…
June 5, 2023
Read more
Podcast
How Cyber Fits Into Big-Picture Risk | Episode 106
In this episode, Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, Vice-Provost, University of Calgary joins us to look at where cyber risks…
May 22, 2023
Read more
Podcast
Six Steps to Integrating IT & OT in Mining | Episode 105
In this episode, Rob Labbé from Mining and Metals ISAC explains how and why risk assessments are needed and…
May 3, 2023
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Podcast
Jesus Molina on the Biden National Cyber Strategy
The Biden-Harris administration recently released their National Cybersecurity Strategy. This week, Jesus Molina of Waterfall Security joined ICS…
April 26, 2023
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Podcast
"We Need Smarter Ways of Building Data Centers" | Eps.111
Data centers are critical information infrastructures, with a lot of associated physical infrastructure. Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center…
September 20, 2023
Read more
Podcast
Active Defense in OT – How to Make it Work | Episode 110
Active defense or "intrusion prevention" deep into industrial networks has long been thought of as not workable. Youssef…
August 7, 2023
Read more
Video
Webinar: AVEVA | Enabling the Digital Transformation of Electric Utilities
Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, cloud-based innovation is increasing attack opportunities, and governments are issuing stronger cyber…
September 14, 2023
Read more
Video
Cyber Attacks with Physical Consequences 2023 Threat Report | Recorded Webinar
In this webinar, Andrew Ginter, Rees Machtemes, and Greg Hale discuss recent attacks, trends, and lessons from the…
July 26, 2023
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Video
Engineering-Grade Cybersecurity for Water Utilities | Recorded Webinar
Rees Machtemes and Andrew Ginter guide us through the latest trends and recent incidents of the cyber threat environment…
June 22, 2023
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Video
Rail System Cybersecurity | Recorded Webinar
Chris Crawford and Andrew Ginter walk us through the new TSA cybersecurity directives, while taking a look at…
May 22, 2023
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Video
Rail Cybersecurity - New Solution for an Old Industry | Recorded Webinar
About the Recorded Webinar In this presentation, viewers will be introduced to Christopher Crawford, a renowned thought leader…
April 26, 2023
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Video
Evolving OT Cyber Attacks - Theory to Reality | Recorded Webinar
This webinar segment originally aired during the CS2AI Symposium: Industrial Security Road Trip blockbuster event. In it, Rees…
April 19, 2023
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Video
Waterfall Security at TOGC 2023 in Istanbul
WATCH: Naoufal Kerboute, Regional Sales Director – Middle East, Turkey & North Africa answers questions about Waterfall Security’s…
April 19, 2023
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Video
Evolving TSA Pipeline Security Directives | Recorded Webinar
Andrew Ginter explores the evolution of the TSA’s directives for pipeline cybersecurity, as well as explaining their reasoning.…
April 18, 2023
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Video
Engineering-Grade Cybersecurity for Water Utilities | Recorded Webinar
Rees Machtemes and Andrew Ginter guide us through the latest trends and recent incidents of the cyber threat environment…
June 22, 2023
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Video
Rail System Cybersecurity | Recorded Webinar
Chris Crawford and Andrew Ginter walk us through the new TSA cybersecurity directives, while taking a look at…
May 22, 2023
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Video
Rail Cybersecurity - New Solution for an Old Industry | Recorded Webinar
About the Recorded Webinar In this presentation, viewers will be introduced to Christopher Crawford, a renowned thought leader…
April 26, 2023
Read more
Video
Evolving OT Cyber Attacks - Theory to Reality | Recorded Webinar
This webinar segment originally aired during the CS2AI Symposium: Industrial Security Road Trip blockbuster event. In it, Rees…
April 19, 2023
Read more
Video
Waterfall Security at TOGC 2023 in Istanbul
WATCH: Naoufal Kerboute, Regional Sales Director – Middle East, Turkey & North Africa answers questions about Waterfall Security’s…
April 19, 2023
Read more
Video
Evolving TSA Pipeline Security Directives | Recorded Webinar
Andrew Ginter explores the evolution of the TSA’s directives for pipeline cybersecurity, as well as explaining their reasoning.…
April 18, 2023
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Video
Unidirectional Cloud Gateway for Rail | Waterfall & Alstom
Watch as Eddy Thésée, Vice President Cybersecurity at Alstom, and Lior Frenkel, CEO and Co-Founder at Waterfall, discuss…
November 21, 2022
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Video
Missing Links for Managing OT Cyber Risk | Recorded Webinar Securityweek
Managing OT cyber risk is more than cybersecurity – an IT-SEC only approach ignores powerful engineering tools for…
June 8, 2022
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Video
Webinar: AVEVA | Enabling the Digital Transformation of Electric Utilities
Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, cloud-based innovation is increasing attack opportunities, and governments are issuing stronger cyber…
September 14, 2023
Read more
Video
Cyber Attacks with Physical Consequences 2023 Threat Report | Recorded Webinar
In this webinar, Andrew Ginter, Rees Machtemes, and Greg Hale discuss recent attacks, trends, and lessons from the…
July 26, 2023
Read more
Webinar
Network Engineering Webinar
Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
September 17, 2023
Read more
Webinar
Network Engineering Webinar
Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
September 17, 2023
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Facilities
The Challenges of Safeguarding Data Center Infrastructure
In data centers, ICS play a crucial role in managing cooling, power distribution, access control, and physical security.…
September 5, 2023
Read more
OT cybersecurity insights center
"We Need Smarter Ways of Building Data Centers" | Eps.111
Data centers are critical information infrastructures, with a lot of associated physical infrastructure. Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center…
September 20, 2023
Read more
Facilities
Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)
Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks.
September 19, 2023
Read more
OT cybersecurity insights center
Network Engineering Webinar
Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
September 17, 2023
Read more
OT cybersecurity insights center
Webinar: AVEVA | Enabling the Digital Transformation of Electric Utilities
Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, cloud-based innovation is increasing attack opportunities, and governments are issuing stronger cyber…
September 14, 2023
Read more
Facilities
Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT System
Uptime is a very important Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for data centers, and the physical infrastructures in data…
September 14, 2023
Read more
OT cybersecurity insights center
Waterfall Security Refreshes and Rejuvenates Cybersecurity Brand
As Waterfall's product lineup and market footprint have continued to evolve over the years, a brand refresh became…
September 12, 2023
Read more
Facilities
Securing Data Center OT Networks
What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
September 5, 2023
Read more
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