Posts Tagged ‘OT Security’

Zero Trust for OT Security – Shields Up vs Damage Report

In the original and newer Star Trek episodes and movies, the captain would order “shields up” or “raise shields” prior to an attack to prevent damage to the USS Enterprise. The shields were some sort of force field of which the physics is never fully described. During or after an attack the captain would request…

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Zero Trust for OT Security – Overcoming Legacy Device Security Gaps and Technical Debt

The proliferation of interconnected Operational Technology (OT) devices in critical infrastructure and industrial sectors has ushered in new opportunities for increased efficiency and automation. However, this digital transformation also brings forth significant cybersecurity challenges. Perimeter security is not a sufficient solution and legacy devices and systems often lack robust security measures, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable…

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Protecting Farms and AgTech from Cyberattacks

Agricultural control systems, used for implementing precision agriculture, and part of the overall AgTech category, are used to manage and optimize farm operations through the use of technology. These systems have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, utilizing sensors, drones, and other connected devices to collect and analyze data on crops, soil, and weather conditions.…

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The Importance of Protecting Smart Building Technology from Cyber Threats

Juniper Research estimates more than 115 million buildings will deploy smart building technologies by 2026, an increase of over 2.5X from 2022. Smart building technology has revolutionized the way buildings are managed, providing greater control and efficiency over critical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, elevators, life safety, and security. Benefits of…

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Benefits of Zero Trust for OT Cybersecurity

Operational technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software systems that are used to control and monitor physical devices, processes, and events in an organization. These systems are critical to the functioning of many industries, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and utilities. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on securing OT systems due…

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Demystifying OT and IoT Security and FPGAs

OT and IoT Security and FPGAs Connecting IT and OT networks delivers greater visibility and makes it possible to better utilize platforms, buildings, industrial PLCs, and more. But it also increases complexity and blurs network boundaries—resulting in vulnerabilities that provide hackers with ample opportunities to strike. In this podcast, we review how organizations deploy Field…

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Mitigating Cyber Risks in Operational Technology, Buildings, and Critical Infrastructure

Mitigating Cyber Risks in Operational Technology, Buildings, and Critical Infrastructure Operational technology (OT), buildings, and critical infrastructure are becoming smarter and more efficient with connected systems, controls, sensors, and more. With connected OT and IT systems, cybersecurity risks increase as vulnerabilities become more widely exposed. Cyberattacks bring financial, operational, and intellectual property risks, and studies…

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Why you need device-level endpoint protection for improving OT security

Challenges in transferring IT security methods to protect OT devices leave commercial and industrial facilities open to attacks. These attacks can disrupt building or process operations, create safety issues, and result in data theft or ransomware. OT devices in industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing facilities and chemical processing plants are vulnerable to attacks that break…

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IoT & OT Security Update: August 2022

  Veridify’s IoT & OT Cybersecurity News and Resources   Commercial Building are Increasingly Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks.  How Can Buildings be Made Cyber Safe? Increasing network connectivity for building devices is escalating the risk of cyber attacks. A recent Cybersecurity report* indicated that 75% of organizations experienced three or more intrusions in the past…

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