critical infrastructure
A closer look at the global threat landscape
60% of initial entries into victims’ networks leveraged either previously stolen credentials or known software vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to rely less on deception to …
How to detect and prevent issues with vulnerable LoRaWAN networks
IOActive researchers found that the LoRaWAN protocol – which is used across the globe to transmit data to and from IoT devices in smart cities, Industrial IoT, smart homes, …
Honeywell Maxpro VMS/NVR systems vulnerable to hijacking
Honeywell’s Maxpro VMS and NVR, network video recorders and video management systems deployed in commercial, manufacturing and energy facilities around the world, sport …
Researchers create OT honeypot, attract exploits and fraud
Trend Micro announced the results of research featuring a honeypot imitating an industrial factory. The highly sophisticated Operational Technology (OT) honeypot attracted …
A look at cybersecurity for rail systems, building automation and the future of critical infrastructure
Waterfall Security Solutions announced a major expansion into new markets and industry verticals. In support of this expansion, Waterfall has secured a significant new funding …
ATT&CK for ICS: Knowledge base of techniques used by cyber adversaries
MITRE released an ATT&CK knowledge base of the tactics and techniques that cyber adversaries use when attacking ICS that operate some of the nation’s most critical …
Oil and gas industry risks escalate, cybersecurity should be prioritized
The oil and gas industry and its supply chain face increased cybersecurity risks from advanced threat groups and others as they continue to build out digitally connected …
European cybersecurity market to exceed $65 billion by 2025
The European cybersecurity market is determined to exceed $65 billion by 2025, according to Graphical Research. This growth is attributed to strong government initiatives to …
Insight into NIS Directive sectoral incident response capabilities
An analysis of current operational incident response (IR) set-up within the NIS Directive sectors has been released by ENISA. The NIS Directive and incident response The EU’s …
IoT is an ecosystem, as secure as its weakest link
Remember when, three years ago, several Mirai botnets hit DNS provider Dyn and caused part of the Internet to be unreachable for most users in North America and Europe? For a …
How can security teams effectively monitor OT and ICS networks?
Modern industrial operations are complex and dynamic environments that have unique security challenges. Andrew Ginter, VP Industrial Security at Waterfall Security Solutions, …
How to reduce the risk posed by vulnerabilities in IoT/ICS networks?
IoT/ICS networks and unmanaged devices are soft targets for adversaries, increasing the risk of costly downtime, catastrophic safety and environmental incidents, and theft of …