it/ot
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In today’s digital landscape, securing the organizational crown jewels within IT and OT environments is no longer optional but has increasingly become critical. These assets, often comprising sensitive data and critical operational systems, are increasingly vulnerable as industries integrate IT and OT (operational technology) infrastructures. Closing the gap between two traditionally separated domains presents big…
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Integrating IT and OT environments has become a critical aspect of the modern, fast-changing industrial world, supporting the drive for business goals and bolstering OT cyberinfrastructure. The move unites the digital and physical worlds, providing opportunities for organizations to optimize their operation and ultimately become more efficient and secure. IT-OT integration also helps ensure that…
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Once a peripheral concern, OT security has become a mandatory focus for organizations worldwide, according to Cisco’s report.
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In its initial ‘State of Industrial Networking’ report, Cisco highlighted the key priorities in the changing industrial networking landscape. The report identified operational technology (OT) security and cybersecurity as the primary concerns. Cybersecurity emerges as the most significant challenge in managing industrial networks. Additionally, the importance of IT/OT collaboration and the preparation for artificial intelligence…
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Operational Technology (OT) systems encompass the hardware and software that monitor and control physical processes, devices, and infrastructure in various industries, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and utilities. Unlike traditional IT systems, which primarily manage data and information, OT systems are critical for the functioning of the physical world, making them integral to daily operations and public…
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Written by S Sreekumar, VP and Global Practice Head, Cybersecurity, HCLTech and José Grandmougin, Senior Director Consulting System Engineering GSI and OT, Fortinet.
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I recently came across the “Johari Window Model” and thought this would be a good way to gain inspiration to explain the conundrum faced by many cybersecurity customers. The table below shows us the breakdown of the stages that are applicable not just to IT and OT environments but also to other facets of…
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MalBot May 16, 2024, 12:46pm 1 Companies can protect critical infrastructure by pooling the resources and talents of the IT and OT teams into a converged SOC.
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Organizations today are grappling with the complexities of digital transformation, a shifting threat landscape with the emergence of new technologies. Security teams are feeling this strain, struggling to ensure effective and resilient cybersecurity for an increasingly integrated IT-OT infrastructure. This dilemma is underscored by findings from a recent study we published with ABI research involving…
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Todd Fitzgerald has built information Fortune 500/large company security programs for 20 years. Todd serves as VP, Cybersecurity Strategy and Chairman of the Cybersecurity Collaborative Executive Committee, was named 2016–17 Chicago CISO of the Year, ranked Top 50 Information Security Executive, authored 4 books including #1 Best Selling and 2020 CANON Hall of Fame Winner…
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Endpoint Security , Governance & Risk Management , Internet of Things Security
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For decades, industrial asset owners haven’t considered their industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments a significant security risk. But in recent years, as they sought to unlock business value through digital transformation, ICS/OT environments steadily became connected to enterprise IT networks to optimize efficiencies and facilitate data sharing with the outside world…
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Industrial operations are increasingly under threat from cybercriminals, with over 76% of organizations falling victim to cyber-attacks according to a recent report from ABI Research and Palo Alto Networks. A quarter of respondents reported having to shut down their operations at least once in the past year due to a successful attack. Meanwhile, the threat…
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Bridging the IT-OT Cybersecurity Gap: Strengthening OT Cybersecurity with Advanced SOC Capabilities
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As organizations continue to undergo digital transformation, the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) networks has become increasingly prevalent. However, this shift comes with its own set of challenges, including heightened cybersecurity risks. Remote access, shared credentials, and unchecked communication can pose significant threats to critical industrial control systems (ICS) and OT assets that…
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Researchers have discovered 21 vulnerabilities in a popular brand of industrial router.
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Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions company OPSWAT announced Wednesday the debut of its CIP lab at the GovWare event in Singapore.
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Growing importance of IT/OT network segmentation is underscored by recent high-profile cyber attacks, which have laid bare significant vulnerabilities. These incidents demonstrate that even relatively unsophisticated malware can breach the divide between corporate IT networks and OT (operational technology) networks. These escalating situations underscore the paramount importance of prioritizing safety and maintaining uninterrupted operations. This…
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Exposure management company Tenable announced Tuesday new enhancements to Tenable OT Security, helping customers strengthen the security of their OT (operational technology) environments through the broadest and deepest visibility, granularity, management and control of IT/OT and IoT assets on the market.