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Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center Dynamics Academy Podcast 111

"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…
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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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Network Engineering Webinar

Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
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AVEVA | Webinar | Engineering Grade Security for Water Utilities

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…
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Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT Systems by Andrew Ginter, VP Industrial Security

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…
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Waterfall Security Brand Refreshes

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…
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Securing Data Center OT Networks

Securing Data Center OT Networks 

What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
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Protecting Data Center Infrastructure Blog Post

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.…
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Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT Systems by Andrew Ginter, VP Industrial Security

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…
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Waterfall Security Brand Refreshes

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…
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Securing Data Center OT Networks

Securing Data Center OT Networks 

What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
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Protecting Data Center Infrastructure Blog Post

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.…
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The Curious Case of Dual Event Logs

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…
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How OT hackers are getting IN today

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…
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Waterfall Security Establishes European Headquarters

New Netherlands office will provide further local support for EU markets  Rosh Ha’Ayin, Israel – July 4, 2023…
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The 2023 Threat Report – At a Glance

The new 2023 OT Cyber Threats Report is available – a collaboration between Waterfall Security Solutions and ICSSTRIVE.…
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How OT hackers are getting IN today

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…
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Waterfall Security Establishes European Headquarters

New Netherlands office will provide further local support for EU markets  Rosh Ha’Ayin, Israel – July 4, 2023…
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The 2023 Threat Report – At a Glance

The new 2023 OT Cyber Threats Report is available – a collaboration between Waterfall Security Solutions and ICSSTRIVE.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Water Utility Hacking 101

Water is life! Water is probably the most important resource for maintaining society and order. It’s easy to…
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Segmentation 202: Unidirectional Architectures

This is the second blog in the series, following Segmentation 201: Unidirectional Gateways vs. Firewalls. Unidirectional architectures are…
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Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT Systems by Andrew Ginter, VP Industrial Security

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…
Read more
Waterfall Security Brand Refreshes

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…
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Securing Data Center OT Networks

Securing Data Center OT Networks 

What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
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Protecting Data Center Infrastructure Blog Post

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.…
Read more
The Curious Case of Dual Event Logs

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…
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Unidirectional Protection For Railway Signaling Networks

Unidirectional Protection For Railway Signaling Networks

Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: North…
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Enabling The Digital Refinery

Enabling The Digital Refinery

Protecting The Refining & Petrochemical Industry From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American Petrochemical Refinery. Customer Requirement:…
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Securing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems And Intellectual Property

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…
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Protecting the GIPL pipeline

Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: Lithuanian-based…
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Cybersecurity For Data Centers

Cybersecurity For Data Centers

Protecting data center operational networks from evolving cyber threats Customer/ Partner: A large, multi-site data center corporation in…
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Food And Beverage Manufacturing

Food And Beverage Manufacturing

Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: A…
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Cybersecurity For Detroit Water

Cybersecurity For Detroit Water

Protecting Water Utilities From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Customer Requirement: Protect safe…
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Rail Operations Center

Rail Operations Center

Protecting Rail Vital Networks From Imminent Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American major metropolitan rail network. Customer Requirement:…
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Unidirectional Protection For Railway Signaling Networks

Unidirectional Protection For Railway Signaling Networks

Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: North…
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Enabling The Digital Refinery

Enabling The Digital Refinery

Protecting The Refining & Petrochemical Industry From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American Petrochemical Refinery. Customer Requirement:…
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Securing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems And Intellectual Property

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…
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Protecting the GIPL pipeline

Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: Lithuanian-based…
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Cybersecurity For Data Centers

Cybersecurity For Data Centers

Protecting data center operational networks from evolving cyber threats Customer/ Partner: A large, multi-site data center corporation in…
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Food And Beverage Manufacturing

Food And Beverage Manufacturing

Waterfall teams with ELSIS TS to reinforce cybersecurity at gas interconnection Poland and Lithuania facilities Customer/ Partner: A…
Read more
Cybersecurity For Detroit Water

Cybersecurity For Detroit Water

Protecting Water Utilities From Evolving Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Customer Requirement: Protect safe…
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Rail Operations Center

Rail Operations Center

Protecting Rail Vital Networks From Imminent Cyber Threats Customer/ Partner: North American major metropolitan rail network. Customer Requirement:…
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The New Era Of Cyber Insurance

The New Era Of Cyber Insurance

Enforcing cyber security best practices & reducing cyber insurance premium costs. Cyberattacks are no longer a threat, but…
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BSEE Real-time Monitoring (RTM) Requirements For OCS Operators

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…
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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…
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NIS2 Compliance Guide for OT systems

NIS2 Compliance Guide for OT systems

What is the NIS2 Directive? The NIS2 Directive is an updated EU cybersecurity law that builds on the…
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2023 Threat Report - OT Cyberattacks With Physical Consequences

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…
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Oil And Gas Cyber Security: Protecting Refining Networks

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…
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OT Security Incidents In 2021

OT Security Incidents In 2021

In 2021, of 64 incidents reported in discrete manufacturing and process industries, 22 were cyber attacks with physical…
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Deterministic Network Security for Nuclear Generators 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…
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eBook: Firewalls vs Unidirectional Gateways

Industrial & OT Security Insights Firewalls vs Unidirectional Gateways at IT/OT Interfaces GET THE EBOOK NOW Industrial /…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The New Era Of Cyber Insurance

The New Era Of Cyber Insurance

Enforcing cyber security best practices & reducing cyber insurance premium costs. Cyberattacks are no longer a threat, but…
Read more
BSEE Real-time Monitoring (RTM) Requirements For OCS Operators

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…
Read more

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…
Read more
NIS2 Compliance Guide for OT systems

NIS2 Compliance Guide for OT systems

What is the NIS2 Directive? The NIS2 Directive is an updated EU cybersecurity law that builds on the…
Read more
2023 Threat Report - OT Cyberattacks With Physical Consequences

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…
Read more
Oil And Gas Cyber Security: Protecting Refining Networks

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…
Read more
OT Security Incidents In 2021

OT Security Incidents In 2021

In 2021, of 64 incidents reported in discrete manufacturing and process industries, 22 were cyber attacks with physical…
Read more
Deterministic Network Security for Nuclear Generators 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…
Read more

Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)

Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks.
Read more

Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks

Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks & OT Risk Infographic What cyber crime threats to oil & gas infrastructures…
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Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure

Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure Infographic Looking to stay informed about the latest cyber attacks on critical infrastructure?…
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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.…
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Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks

Oil and Gas Cyber Attacks & OT Risk Infographic What cyber crime threats to oil & gas infrastructures…
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Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure

Cyber Attacks On Critical Infrastructure Infographic Looking to stay informed about the latest cyber attacks on critical infrastructure?…
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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.…
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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.
Read more
Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center Dynamics Academy Podcast 111

"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…
Read more
Youssef Jad Podcast 110

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…
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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…
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Hacking the Canbus, with Dr Ken Tindell

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read more
Hacking the Canbus, with Dr Ken Tindell

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
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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…
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment using IEC 62443 | Episode 104

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Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center Dynamics Academy Podcast 111

"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…
Read more
Youssef Jad Podcast 110

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…
Read more
AVEVA | Webinar | Engineering Grade Security for Water Utilities

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…
Read more

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…
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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…
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1920-1080 rail Webinar recording

Rail System Cybersecurity | Recorded Webinar

Chris Crawford and Andrew Ginter walk us through the new TSA cybersecurity directives, while taking a look at…
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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…
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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…
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Waterfall Security at TOGC 2023 in Istanbul

WATCH: Naoufal Kerboute, Regional Sales Director – Middle East, Turkey & North Africa answers questions about Waterfall Security’s…
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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.…
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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…
Read more
1920-1080 rail Webinar recording

Rail System Cybersecurity | Recorded Webinar

Chris Crawford and Andrew Ginter walk us through the new TSA cybersecurity directives, while taking a look at…
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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…
Read more

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…
Read more

Waterfall Security at TOGC 2023 in Istanbul

WATCH: Naoufal Kerboute, Regional Sales Director – Middle East, Turkey & North Africa answers questions about Waterfall Security’s…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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AVEVA | Webinar | Engineering Grade Security for Water Utilities

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

Network Engineering Webinar

Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
Read more

Network Engineering Webinar

Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
Read more
Protecting Data Center Infrastructure Blog Post

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.…
Read more
Vlad-Gabriel Anghel of Data Center Dynamics Academy Podcast 111

"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…
Read more

Ransomware Attack on Data Center Infrastructure (Infographic)

Learn how legacy approaches for Data Center infrastructure protection still leave critical networks exposed to attacks.
Read more

Network Engineering Webinar

Join our next webinar on October 3, 11 am New York time/ 8 am Pacific Time Engineering-grade solutions…
Read more
AVEVA | Webinar | Engineering Grade Security for Water Utilities

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…
Read more
Engineering Grade Protection for Data Center OT Systems by Andrew Ginter, VP Industrial Security

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…
Read more
Waterfall Security Brand Refreshes

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…
Read more
Securing Data Center OT Networks

Securing Data Center OT Networks 

What are data center OT networks? How are they different from other OT networks? What are their vulnerabilities,…
Read more

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