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OT Cybersecurity and the Evolving Role of Controls Engineers

SecureWorld News

Industrial automation and operational technology (OT) are at a critical intersection where cybersecurity is not a "nice to have" but an essential component of system design and implementation. On the other hand, many believe that a foundational understanding of controls engineering is essential to being a competent OT cybersecurity engineer.

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Cybersecurity in Aviation: Rising Threats and Modernization Efforts

SecureWorld News

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. As airlines upgrade for connected sky-travel and regulators tighten their grip with new rules, the stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher.

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Serious Flaw in Firewalls and VPNs Manufactured by Zyxel Exploited

Heimadal Security

The post Serious Flaw in Firewalls and VPNs Manufactured by Zyxel Exploited appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Zyxel is a trademark name that is used by both Zyxel Communications Corp. Zyxel firms have their headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan, with branch offices all around the world, including in […].

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Attack against Florida Water Treatment Facility

Schneier on Security

ArsTechnica is reporting on the poor cybersecurity at the plant: The Florida water treatment facility whose computer system experienced a potentially hazardous computer breach last week used an unsupported version of Windows with no firewall and shared the same TeamViewer password among its employees, government officials have reported.

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Zyxel Firewalls and VPN Servers: Victims of a New Cyberattack

Heimadal Security

The cybersecurity world made way for a new cyberattack. Zyxel, a network devices manufacturer from Taiwan, alerted its clients by e-mail of the fact that its products were targeted by threat actors. Cybercriminals’ focus stays on the Zyxel firewalls and VPN products. Have Only Zyxel Firewalls and VPN Been Compromised?

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Global Snack Manufacturer Becomes Cyber Resilient While Cutting Production Costs

Cisco Security

So you can imagine my relief when I found out we’d be able to help them overcome a significant manufacturing hurdle that could have brought my snack supply to a halt. Visibility into the production line, processes and vital manufacturing machines was blocked. I’ve personally tried their snacks – they’re delicious.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.