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What's New with the TSA’s Oil and Gas Security Directives?
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What's New with the TSA’s Oil and Gas Security Directives?

By Michael Betti on Tue, 10/29/2024
In recent years, the security of the United States' critical infrastructure has become a pressing concern, particularly in the oil and gas sector, due to its pivotal role in the nation's economy and energy supply. Recognizing this, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implements several new directives in July each year aimed at enhancing the security and resilience of vital energy...
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Industrial Control Systems
The Past, Present, and Future of File Integrity Monitoring
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The Past, Present, and Future of File Integrity Monitoring

By Amir Gerges on Tue, 10/22/2024
Also known as change monitoring, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solutions monitor and detect file changes that could indicate a cyberattack. They determine if and when files change, who changed them, and what can be done to restore files if those changes are unauthorized. As such, FIM solutions are useful for detecting malware and achieving compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and are a...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
Cybersecurity at Ports Gets a Boost with New Bipartisan Bill
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Cybersecurity at Ports Gets a Boost with New Bipartisan Bill

By Josh Breaker-Rolfe on Mon, 10/21/2024
Cybersecurity's role in geopolitics is growing more significant by the day. In a world of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, governments worldwide are recognizing the impact digital attacks can have on national security, trade, and infrastructure.This has never been more evident than with the recent introduction of the Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R...
Cybersecurity
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Industrial Control Systems
The Importance of Layered Cybersecurity Solutions
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The Importance of Layered Cybersecurity Solutions

By Tripwire Guest Authors on Wed, 10/16/2024
The threat of cyberattacks is at an all-time high. In fact, research shows that worldwide cybercrime costs are anticipated to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Cybercriminals threaten all, as 43% of cyberattacks target small enterprises. The rise of these threats underscores the importance of a robust cyber defense strategy, and one key way to do that is through layered cybersecurity...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
Security Configuration Management
Monitoring Your Files for Security and Compliance
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Monitoring Your Files for Security and Compliance

By John Salmi on Tue, 10/01/2024
Have you ever stopped to consider all of the components that comprise a working automobile? Even a cursory examination reveals more parts than might be considered when we turn the ignition key. However, many of these components are useless when detached from the full product. A steering wheel without a car is not exactly an efficient mode of transportation.However, when multiple entities work...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
Data Security Best Practices for Cloud CRM Systems as Adoption Surges
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Data Security Best Practices for Cloud CRM Systems as Adoption Surges

By Joseph Chukwube on Mon, 09/30/2024
For the past few years, the CRM market has witnessed steady growth and it is projected to reach $89 billion by 2024. Estimates are that this growth will continue into the foreseeable future. Essentially, CRM systems have come to stay and have become the backbone of many organizations.However, the bleak state of cybersecurity cuts across many industries, and CRM systems are equally vulnerable....
Cybersecurity
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CISA Warns of Hackers Targeting Industrial Systems with "Unsophisticated Methods" Amid Lebanon Water Hack Claims

By Graham Cluley on Thu, 09/26/2024
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that malicious hackers continue to be capable of compromising industrial control systems (ICS) and other operational technology (OT) using "unsophisticated methods" - suggesting that much more still needs to be done to secure them properly.In an advisory posted on CISA's website yesterday, the agency said that internet...
Cybersecurity
Industrial Control Systems
Navigating the Privacy Paradox: How Organizations Can Secure Customer Data While Ensuring Convenience
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Navigating the Privacy Paradox: How Organizations Can Secure Customer Data While Ensuring Convenience

By Josh Breaker-Rolfe on Wed, 09/25/2024
Privacy and convenience have always been at odds, especially regarding digital onboarding or online sign-ups. For modern organizations, striking a balance between the two has become increasingly important. At the same time, a recent report said 53% of customers suggest that they would give up their interaction with a brand if it took longer than two minutes, while as many as 87% expect basic...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
Security Configuration Management
Navigating the Cloud Chaos: 2024's Top Threats Revealed
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Navigating the Cloud Chaos: 2024's Top Threats Revealed

By Kirsten Doyle on Mon, 09/16/2024
Misconfigurations (when cloud computing assets are set up incorrectly, leaving them vulnerable to unauthorized access, data breaches, and operational disruptions) and inadequate change control top the list of cloud security threats in 2024, rising from third place the year before. It's clear that the transition to cloud computing has amplified the challenges of configuration management, making it...
Cybersecurity
Cloud Security
Navigating Change: Three Levels to Filter Out the Noise in Tech Environments
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Navigating Change: Three Levels to Filter Out the Noise in Tech Environments

By Kirsten Doyle on Tue, 09/03/2024
Change is relentless. Technology evolves at breakneck speed, and security practitioners face a constant barrage of updates, system tweaks, and new tools. This relentless stream of modifications can create a clutter of information, making it challenging to pinpoint what is truly important.Effectively filtering through this noise through effective change management is critical for maintaining...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
Guardians of the Files: Tracing the Evolution of File Integrity Monitoring
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Guardians of the Files: Tracing the Evolution of File Integrity Monitoring

By Kelsey Arhart on Mon, 09/02/2024
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) is a cybersecurity process that involves continuously monitoring files and systems to identify any unauthorized changes. FIM solutions maintain file integrity by comparing a file or system's current state to a known, trusted baseline and flagging any discrepancies. It is key for identifying security breaches, preventing data tampering, and maintaining compliance...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
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Tripwire Enterprise and IBM i

Many of the world's largest companies rely on IBM i operating on IBM Power Servers as their strategic platform for business-critical activities such as retail, distribution, logistics, banking, manufacturing planning, healthcare, insurance, hospitality management, government administration, and legal case management. Given the widespread use of the IBM i operating system, advanced cybersecurity...
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
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FIM Isn’t Just for Files Anymore

Mon, 08/05/2024
File integrity monitoring was invented by Tripwire’s founder over 25 years ago and has evolved over time to become one of the most important security controls — so critical, in fact, that it’s required by major compliance standards like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). But what a lot of cybersecurity professionals aren’t familiar with is how FIM has expanded to include a...
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
The Dual Impact of AI on Power Grids: Efficiency and Vulnerability
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The Dual Impact of AI on Power Grids: Efficiency and Vulnerability

By Emily Newton on Wed, 07/24/2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to modernize power grids. The technology, alongside other upgrades like Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, could make energy infrastructure more reliable and sustainable. However, AI power grids also pose significant cybersecurity risks.Attacks against critical infrastructure are becoming more common. As energy authorities ramp...
Cybersecurity
Industrial Control Systems
Superior Integrity Monitoring: Getting Beyond Checkbox FIM
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Superior Integrity Monitoring: Getting Beyond Checkbox FIM

By Fortra Staff on Tue, 07/02/2024
Contrary to what one might expect, creating a File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) system is pretty easy. Practically anyone with a modicum of Python, Perl, or development skills can write an app or script to gather a file's checksum, compare it to a list or baseline, and tell you whether or not said file has changed.But creating a good FIM solution is hard. Many inadequate checkbox File Integrity...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
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Integrity and FIM: It’s More than Just Data Security

By Jeff Moline on Tue, 06/18/2024
Integrity is a vital component of any cybersecurity policy, making up one-third of the CIA Triad. However, until recently, the industry has had a limited understanding of the term, using it primarily in the context of data security. Integrity means so much more than this principle alone: it impacts every facet of an information system and can drive an organization's entire security program. ...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
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What Is the Difference between FIM and DLP?

By Wade Barisoff on Thu, 06/06/2024
Threats to sensitive data are everywhere. From sophisticated cybercriminal syndicates to accidental exposure to nation-state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) groups and everything in between, it's never been more critical for organizations to have the correct data protection tools. When designing how to protect company information from loss...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
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How Can FIM Protect Against Insider Threats

By Amir Gerges on Mon, 06/03/2024
An insider threat is someone inside an organization – including current and former employees, partners, and contractors – who, intentionally or otherwise, put their organization at risk. They typically abuse their access to private information and privileged accounts to steal or sabotage sensitive data, often for financial gain or even revenge. ...
Cybersecurity
File Integrity & Change Monitoring
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EU Is Tightening Cybersecurity for Energy Providers

By Josh Breaker-Rolfe on Wed, 05/29/2024
The energy sector is having a tumultuous decade. During the COVID pandemic, the price of oil plummeted. In 2021, a ransomware attack forced one of the US’s most significant oil pipelines to cease operations for five days, causing a state of emergency in seventeen states. Putin’s war in Ukraine has disrupted natural gas supplies across Europe. And now, it seems, it is the electricity providers’...
Cybersecurity
Industrial Control Systems