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OT Security blog post about how likely a security flaw might end up unaliving someone

How Likely Is That To Kill Anyone?

IT teams newly responsible for OT security are often appalled with the results of an initial vulnerability assessment. “Patch everything! Patch it now!” is often the directive issued to engineering teams. The correct response to such a directive is “How likely is that to kill anyone?” Engineering teams cannot proceed with any change to a system until they have a clear understanding of the answer. And the answer is almost never “zero likelihood.”

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September 26, 2024
AI Generated OT Payloads - Jesus Molina Blog

The Art of AI-Generated OT Payloads: From Mischief to Existential Threat

Almost 10 years ago, I managed to take control of every appliance in a 200-room hotel. I could raise the blinds in each room, change the TV channels, adjust the outside lighting, modify the temperature settings, and more. I had complete control. In the years since, to my surprise, the number one question I was asked wasn’t “How did you do it?” but rather “With the control you had, what’s the worst thing you could have done?”

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August 20, 2024
Cybersecurity approaches unique to OT security

Cybersecurity Approaches Unique to OT Security

The engineering profession has powerful tools to address physical risk, tools that should be applied to OT cyber risks much more routinely than they are today. For example: mechanical over-pressure relief valves prevent boilers from exploding for any reason, cyber attack or otherwise. These powerful tools are too often neglected for cyber threats because they have no analogue in IT security – they not even mentioned in most cybersecurity standards, regulations and advice.

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August 15, 2024
Cybersecurity for the manufacturing industry

The 2024 Threat Report: Findings and Takeaways For Manufacturers

Manufacturing, vital yet risky, faces a growing threat: criminal ransomware. Waterfall Security Solutions’ 2024 Threat Report reveals a spike in ransomware attacks, causing severe disruptions in the industrial sector. Over half of the 68 recorded attacks in 2023 targeted manufacturing, resulting in costly shutdowns. With incidents nearly doubling yearly, plant operations will continue to see more downtime. However, the report also highlights key areas for improving OT cybersecurity, building resilience, and maintaining competitive operations.

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July 1, 2024
Water Industry Cyber Threat Landscape

Water Industry Cyber Threat Landscape

Running water and working indoor plumbing are a basic necessity for modern cities. Most of us take for granted that the tap gives us water and that the water goes down the drain when we are done with it without giving it much thought.

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June 13, 2024
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