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Bridging the IT/OT gap with Tripwire’s Industrial Solutions
By Zane Blomgren on Tue, 06/07/2022
Cybersecurity has, since its inception, been a corporate-based problem. Whether it is a public, or private corporation, these entities were the primary targets of most cybercrime. In recent years, the industrial sector has increasingly become the target of attack for malicious actors. The reasons include newly internet-connected devices that were...
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Industrial Cybersecurity Experts Share 14 of Their Biggest Tips and Predictions
The task of building and running an effective cybersecurity program is a major challenge for any complex organization, but those in charge of industrial control systems (ICS) have even more to figure out than their strictly-IT counterparts.
How can industrial organizations overcome the cybersecurity skills gap? What about the increasingly-difficult endeavor of bringing the IT and OT sides of the...
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The Industrial Control System (ICS) Visibility Imperative
The rapid convergence of IT and OT systems can leave even the most cybersecurity-mature organizations exposed. Industrial security teams are under-reacting to new cyberthreats, and legacy operational technology simply wasn’t built to handle the risks incurred by connecting to IT systems. The main issue is visibility: You can’t secure what you can’t see.
Safety, productivity, and uptime are...
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PCI DSS and the CIS Controls
Benchmarks, Standards, Frameworks and Regulations: What’s the Difference?
The majority of IT security guidance to industry can be placed into one of these categories: benchmarks, standards, frameworks and regulations. Most address specific security issues and offer advice based on experience, collaborated information, authorities and activities (best practices) which have proven effective. They...
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PCI 4.0: The wider meanings of the new Standard
By David Bruce on Wed, 07/06/2022
The new PCI DSS Standard, version 4.0, contains all the steps, best practices, and explanations required for full compliance. In fact, even an organization that does not process cardholder data could follow the PCI Standard to implement a robust cybersecurity program for any of its important data.
In our series about how the new standard differs...
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Industrial Cybersecurity from Tripwire Enterprise
How are you protecting your industrial assets from cyber threats? Industrial control system (ICS) environments pose unique security challenges that can quickly drain your resources if you’re faced with time consuming manual asset inventory and a lack of cohesion between your organization’s IT and OT strategies. Many security solutions can disrupt ICS or SCADA equipment as well, meaning you need a...
On-Demand Webinar
Industrial Cybersecurity - What You Don't Know Might Hurt You
Mon, 08/15/2022
Getting a clear assessment of your assets is the first step toward developing a mature OT network or control system. A well maintained asset inventory allows your organization to quickly manage risk affecting your operations availability, reliability and safety. Industrial environments often need to map assets to NIST, ITIL, ISO, COBIT or process automation standards like ANSI/ISA99-IEC-62443. You can achieve significant efficiency improvement and save time within industrial environments by automating asset management instead of following manual spreadsheet processes. Cyber security experts David Meltzer, Chief Research Officer at Tripwire, Tony Gore, CEO at Red Trident Inc., and John Powell, Senior Critical Infrastructure Engineer at Red Trident Inc., will discuss the practical 1-2-3 basics of industrial cyber security and how to get started automating asset management. Attendees will also learn how to build an effective strategy for protecting industrial assets - networks, endpoints and controllers. Key Takeaways: Learn how to automate and simplify the inventory process and secure your assets Understand what cyber security standards may apply to your unique environment Hear real-world tips on how to prioritize and work across functional silos within your company Receive an industrial cyber security assessment checklist to help gauge your starting point
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Top 7 Technical Resource Providers for ICS Security Professionals
By Anastasios Arampatzis on Wed, 05/15/2024
Attacks against industrial control systems (ICS) are on the rise. Cyberattacks are more prevalent, creative, and faster than ever. So, understanding attackers' tactics is crucial. The IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 highlights that backdoor deployments enabling remote access to ICS systems were the most common type of attacker...
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How Achieving Compliance with PCI DSS Can Help Meet GDPR Mandates
By Guest Authors on Sun, 11/14/2021
Data security and privacy are today a prime focus for most organizations globally. While there have been several regulations and standards introduced to improve data security, the evolving landscape makes it challenging for organizations to stay compliant. For many organizations, GDPR and PCI DSS are the first topics that come to mind when privacy...
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The Next Disruptive ICS Attack: 3 Likely Sources for Major Disruptions
By Craig Young on Wed, 07/28/2021
Faced with rows of empty gas pumps, many Americans on the East Coast may be wondering why this happened, whether it will happen again, or if there is anything we can do to avoid future catastrophe. The unpleasant truth of the matter is that this will certainly not be the last time society is disrupted due to attackers targeting critical industrial...
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Navigating ICS Security: The Threat Landscape
By Zoë Rose on Tue, 12/17/2019
Whilst working for a management consultancy, I learned a lot more about industrial control systems (ICS) than I ever imagined I would. In many cases, this wasn’t from working on them directly; it was from simply speaking to the technicians and reading documentation. Oftentimes, we have the false belief that our systems are safe from compromise because...
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Choosing the Right Industrial Cybersecurity Framework
By John Salmi on Wed, 12/07/2022
It’s no surprise that industrial environments have become increasingly valuable targets for malicious behavior. The State of Security has featured many cybersecurity events across myriad industrial verticals, including but not limited to chemical manufacturing, transportation, power generation and petrochemical. Several of these industries have taken...
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How to Build an Effective ICS Security Program
By Michael Betti on Mon, 09/18/2023
How to Build an Effective ICS Security Program
Of all the different areas of cybersecurity, not many are as important, or have as far-reaching consequences as industrial control systems (ICS) security. While most relevant organizations would agree that ICS security is a significant concern for their operations, it is easier said than done. Many...
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How PCI/DSS Compliance Can Protect Your Systems against New Ransomware Threats
By Editorial Staff on Sun, 03/04/2018
Two significant ransomware attacks occurred in the first half of 2017. The first outbreak took place on May 12, 2017, when WannaCry leveraged a known Windows exploit to infect hundreds of thousands of vulnerable computers around the world, including 34 percent of UK National Health Service (NHS) trusts. Less than two months later, NotPetya abused...
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A Guide to PCI DSS Merchant Levels and Penetration Testing
By Guest Authors on Tue, 02/27/2018
To distinguish the size of merchant companies and appropriately determine the level of testing required, the founding credit card companies created four different brackets ranging from Tier 1 to 4. Each tier is based on the number of transactions processed per year by the merchant and also dictates the testing a merchant must undertake. While...
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Cyberattacks are targeting smaller healthcare companies and specialty clinics. But why?
By Guest Authors on Mon, 11/28/2022
The healthcare industry has been a favored target for cybercriminals for many years. In the first half of 2022 alone, 324 attacks against healthcare organizations have been reported. Attackers have primarily focused on large hospitals in years past, but there has been a sudden switch to smaller healthcare companies and specialty clinics.
There...
On-Demand Webinar
Best Practices for the PCI DSS 4.0 Countdown
Wed, 09/27/2023
The deadline for compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 requirements isn’t until March 31, 2024, but organizations that allow those remaining months to fly by without adequate preparation may face last-minute PCI panic. The best approach is to steadily reach key milestones so you’ll be fully prepared when the deadline arrives.
Watch the on-demand webinar...
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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...
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PCI 4.0 is Here: Your Guide to Navigating Compliance Success
Mon, 06/03/2024
The transition period from PCI DSS 3.2.1 to 4.0 ended on March 31, 2024, a date toward which many organizations have dedicated countless hours of preparation. Looking back on that time, do you know where your compliance efforts stand now?
Watch PCI experts Steven Sletten and Jeff Hall in this on-demand webinar PCI 4.0 is Here: Your Guide to Navigating Compliance Success to learn how to...