IT/OT Collaboration

Instances of IT/OT convergence are rising. However, significant structural and cultural obstacles still exist as these technologies were built to cater to different problems and have evolved into significantly different architectures and protocols. Therefore, organizations need to transform their IT/OT operating model before moving into technical and architectural transformations to tackle convergence challenges.

Enterprises need to bring about IT/OT collaboration. A digital center of excellence (CoE) can design, implement, and deploy appropriate use cases from the OT and IT organizations. It can help to integrate digital use case delivery with business initiatives that have clearly defined benefits for the enterprise and operational verticals. Organizations can also introduce an agile operating model to rope in the challenges of the IT and OT verticals.

MITRE, partners design Defending OT with ATT&CK, set to bolster security posture across critical installations

Non-profit organization MITRE’s Center for Threat-Informed Defense, in collaboration with AttackIQ, Booz Allen Hamilton, Ensign InfoSecurity, Global Cyber Alliance, and Siemens, has created Defending OT with ATT&CK to identify and defend against adversarial techniques that impact operations on critical infrastructure.…

Adopting strategic patch management tactics across ICS environments amid escalating cyber threats

Across the ICS (industrial control system) realm, ensuring security and operational integrity is crucial for organizations in various sectors, amidst the increasing number of cybersecurity threats and attacks. In line with this, the strategies deployed for carrying out patch management…

IEC publishes IEC 62443-2-1:2024, setting security standards for industrial automation and control systems

The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) published this week IEC 62443-2-1:2024 addressing security for industrial automation and control systems. The document, Part 2-1: Security Program Requirements for IACS Asset Owners, outlines the necessary policies and procedures for security programs that asset…

New Forescout-Finite State research exposes security risks in OT, IoT routers with outdated software components

Data from Forescout and Finite State revealed that OT (operational technology) and IoT (Internet of Things) cellular routers, and others used in small offices and homes, have outdated software components that are linked to existing (n-day) vulnerabilities. The Forescout-Finite State…

OT Security Is Moving to the Endpoint – Where Humans Interact

When asked why he robbed banks, Depression-era bank robber Willie Sutton purportedly replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” If Sutton had been a modern-day cybercriminal, the corollary would be, “Why do you attack endpoints? Because that’s where humans interact.” In IT…

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Sandeep Lota

OT Security Is Moving to the Endpoint – Where Humans Interact

When asked why he robbed banks, Depression-era bank robber Willie Sutton purportedly replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” If... Read full story

Tony Turner

Intensifying focus on advancing product security in OT and ICS environments amid escalating cyber threats

From a vendor’s perspective, the rising cyber threats and attacks have put a sharp focus on the need... Read full story

Ilan Barda

Analyzing role of C-Level executives, management in enhancing cybersecurity within industrial sectors

Securing C-Level buy-in is becoming increasingly crucial for implementing cybersecurity measures across industrial and operational environments. Support from... Read full story

Jonathon Gordon

Critical Infrastructure Protection in Modern Society

Welcome to Critical Infrastructure Protection Across modern society, critical infrastructure serves as the backbone supporting the essential services... Read full story

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