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Podcast
Lessons Learned From Incident Response – Episode 139
Tune in to 'Lessons Learned From Incident Response', the latest episode of Waterfall Security's OT cybersecurity Podcast....
Blog
What is OT Cybersecurity?
Learn what OT cybersecurity is, how it protects critical infrastructure, and the key threats, strategies, and standards you need to know....
Blog
How Industrial Cybersecurity Works in 2025
As industrial systems grow increasingly connected in 2025, protecting operational technology (OT) from cyber threats is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical....
Webinar
13 Ways to Break a Firewall (and alternatives for OT security)
Explore 13+ real-world OT attack scenarios that firewalls can’t stop—and learn smarter alternatives to protect your industrial systems....
Blog
Secure Remote Access: Everything You Need to Know in 2025
Secure remote access - all you need to know about one of the most critical cybersecurity challenges for industrial organizations today....
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Cross Domain Solutions Explained
Cross domain solutions bridge this gap of traditional security approaches by enabling secure information exchange without introducing unacceptable security risks....
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Blog
What is OT Cybersecurity?
Learn what OT cybersecurity is, how it protects critical infrastructure, and the key threats, strategies, and standards you need to know....
Blog
How Industrial Cybersecurity Works in 2025
As industrial systems grow increasingly connected in 2025, protecting operational technology (OT) from cyber threats is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical....
Blog
Secure Remote Access: Everything You Need to Know in 2025
Secure remote access - all you need to know about one of the most critical cybersecurity challenges for industrial organizations today....
Blog
Cross Domain Solutions Explained
Cross domain solutions bridge this gap of traditional security approaches by enabling secure information exchange without introducing unacceptable security risks....
Blog
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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Data Diodes vs. Unidirectional Gateways
April 14, 2025
Building a Game Plan for OT Remote Access
March 17, 2025
The 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report
March 11, 2025
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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
Unpacking the 2025 OT Cyber Threat Report
February 26, 2025
Needles in Haystacks – Recruiting OT Incident Responders – Episode 137
February 12, 2025
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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
Infographic: 80 Years of Cyber
February 3, 2025
‘Credibility’ vs. ‘Likelihood’ in OT Security
February 2, 2025
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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....
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....
Trending posts
Learning From 2024’s Top OT Attacks and Planning for 2025’s Security
February 2, 2025
Finally, An OT Security Approach That Works
January 23, 2025
Why Understanding OT Attacks Is Important
January 13, 2025
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Podcast
Lessons Learned From Incident Response – Episode 139
Tune in to 'Lessons Learned From Incident Response', the latest episode of Waterfall Security's OT cybersecurity Podcast....
Podcast
Experience & Challenges Using Asset Inventory Tools – Episode 138
In this episode, Brian Derrico of Trident Cyber Partners walks us through what it's like to use inventory tools - different kinds of tools in different environments - which have become almost ubiquitous as main offerings or add-ons to OT security solutions....
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?...
Trending posts
Secure Remote Access for Critical Infrastructure: What’s at Stake?
December 31, 2024
From Blind Spots to Action: OT Threats Exposed
December 29, 2024
Where does IT Security END and OT Security BEGIN?
December 26, 2024
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Video
Risks, Rules & Gaps: The Latest on NIS2 and CRA
Watch the webinar where we’ll look at the latest developments in member state legislation to comply with NIS2 and CRA....
Video
Safety-Critical Clouds in Power Generation – 7 Designs Using Cyber-Informed Engineering
Safety-critical and CI systems deserve engineering-grade cybersecurity. So, how can we provide this for Internet-based clouds? Watch the webinar where we will look at the problem from the perspective of the new Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE)....
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....
Trending posts
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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