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Data Diodes vs. Unidirectional Gateways
Waterfcomprehensive guide to data diodes and unidirectional gateways demystifies the key differences between them....
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Selecting OT “Secure” Remote Access Solutions – Options, Criteria & Examples
Which OT remote access solution is right for you? It depends on the sensitivity of your OT/physical process, on your risk tolerance, and on your assessment of credible threats....
Video
Building a Game Plan for OT Remote Access
OT remote access is seen as essential for many industries, but there are a variety of OT solutions out there. Watch the webinar as we help you make the right decision for your OT network....
Books and eBooks
The 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report
The Waterfall Threat Report 2025 brings you comprehensive insights on cyber attacks that caused physical consequences in OT environments....
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Unpacking the 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report
Watch the webinar that unpacks Waterfall's 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report and understand today's OT cyber threat landscape....
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The world needs CIE. CIE needs you.
The new Level Zero OT Cyber Security 2025 Conference is where the world’s experts at the intersection of cybersecurity and engineering will be meeting on March 31st – April 2nd in Atlanta. Come join us!...
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Selecting OT “Secure” Remote Access Solutions – Options, Criteria & Examples
Which OT remote access solution is right for you? It depends on the sensitivity of your OT/physical process, on your risk tolerance, and on your assessment of credible threats....
Blog
The world needs CIE. CIE needs you.
The new Level Zero OT Cyber Security 2025 Conference is where the world’s experts at the intersection of cybersecurity and engineering will be meeting on March 31st – April 2nd in Atlanta. Come join us!...
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Learning From 2024’s Top OT Attacks and Planning for 2025’s Security
In 2024, we witnessed more cyberattacks targeting OT and critical infrastructure. Analyzing these attacks reveals valuable insights that can help us bolster our OT security planning for 2025. Let’s explore the overarching themes of this past year’s attacks....
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Finally, An OT Security Approach That Works
OT security is evolving with the "Level Zero" approach, which combines cybersecurity and engineering to prevent physical and cyber threats. This holistic strategy is a game-changer for safeguarding critical infrastructure and marks the next major step in OT security. Join the inaugural Level Zero conference to be part of this groundbreaking shift....
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Why Understanding OT Attacks Is Important
We can debate whether threats are credible and whether we should spend money and effort addressing credible residual risks, but to debate any of that, we must first understand the attacks....
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Secure Remote Access for Critical Infrastructure: What’s at Stake?
One of the most significant vulnerabilities when it comes to OT security for critical infrastructure are the risks posed by the use of remote access into OT....
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Infographic: 80 Years of Cyber
February 3, 2025
‘Credibility’ vs. ‘Likelihood’ in OT Security
February 2, 2025
From Blind Spots to Action: OT Threats Exposed
December 29, 2024
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Books and eBooks
Data Diodes vs. Unidirectional Gateways
Waterfcomprehensive guide to data diodes and unidirectional gateways demystifies the key differences between them....
Books and eBooks
The 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report
The Waterfall Threat Report 2025 brings you comprehensive insights on cyber attacks that caused physical consequences in OT environments....
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....
Trending posts
Where does IT Security END and OT Security BEGIN?
December 26, 2024
Insights into Nation State Threats – Podcast Episode 134
December 18, 2024
Infographic: Top 10 OT Cyberattacks of 2024
December 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....
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Andrew Ginter’s Top 3 Webinars of 2024
December 17, 2024
Andrew Ginter’s Top 3 Podcast Episodes of 2024
December 16, 2024
OT Security Data Science – A Better Vulnerability Database – Episode 133
December 15, 2024
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Infographic
Infographic: 80 Years of Cyber
Download your 80 Years of Cyber Infographic and embark on the exciting journey of industrial controls and cybersecurity, from the dawn of electronic computers to today’s hyper-connected world....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)
Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks....
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Are OT Security Investments Worth It?
December 8, 2024
Expert Impressions of Cyber-Informed Engineering
November 27, 2024
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Podcast
Would You Rather Use a Control System That’s Proven Correct? – Episode 136
Daly Brown and Nick Foubert of Metropolitan Technologies look at a new approach to designing OT systems....
Podcast
Needles in Haystacks – Recruiting OT Incident Responders – Episode 137
OT incident responders need to know a lot. Doug Leece of Enbridge explores what is OT incident response and what do you look for recruiting people into that role....
Podcast
How to Embed 30 Years of Security Funding into Capital Budgets – Episode 135
Looking for Security Funding for Capital Budgets? Ian Fleming of Deloitte explains how we can embed up to 20 or 30 years of cybersecurity budget into capital plans, rather than fight for budget every year....
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?...
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....
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Video
Building a Game Plan for OT Remote Access
OT remote access is seen as essential for many industries, but there are a variety of OT solutions out there. Watch the webinar as we help you make the right decision for your OT network....
Video
Unpacking the 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report
Watch the webinar that unpacks Waterfall's 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report and understand today's OT cyber threat landscape....
Video
‘Credibility’ vs. ‘Likelihood’ in OT Security
Watch the webinar to explore and weigh in on a cutting-edge debate that is likely to change forever how we think about high-consequence threats....
Video
From Blind Spots to Action: OT Threats Exposed
Watch the webinar on some of the biggest OT cyberthreats, and risks, that businesses face today....
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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....
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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...
Trending posts
Ireland Makes OT Security Top Priority
November 18, 2024
Cloud-Rendezvous-Style OT Remote Access: Residual Risk
October 14, 2024
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