OT Security
Protecting Farms and AgTech from Cyberattacks
Agricultural control systems, used for implementing precision agriculture, and part of the overall AgTech category, are used to manage and optimize farm operations through the use of technology. These systems have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, utilizing sensors, drones, and other connected devices to collect and analyze data on crops, soil, and weather conditions.…
Read MoreCybersecurity threats to hospitals and healthcare facility building management systems
A recent cyberattack forced a healthcare organization to cancel non-emergency surgeries and send some emergency patients to other facilities. In another attack, a hospital took it’s critical systems offline, impacting patient safety, requiring less efficient care methods, which also increased labor demands. It’s still impacted two years later. Cyberattacks on hospital and healthcare facilities increased…
Read MoreZero Trust Security for Building Automation: What You Need to Know
Building automation systems (BAS) are becoming increasingly common in commercial buildings, providing centralized control of building operations, including HVAC, lighting, access control, elevators, and life safety systems. While these systems can increase energy efficiency and reduce costs, they also pose significant security risks. In recent years, there have been several high-profile attacks on building automation…
Read MoreThe Importance of Protecting Smart Building Technology from Cyber Threats
Smart Building Technology Market Size Juniper Research estimates more than 115 million buildings will deploy smart building technologies by 2026, an increase of over 2.5X from 2022. Grandview Research (graph) and Fortune Business Insights both predict CAGR of over 20% through 2030 for the smart building market. Smart building technology has revolutionized the way buildings…
Read MoreHow Malware Can Impact OT Networks
Malware Impact on OT Networks Malware, or malicious software, can have a serious impact on operational technology (OT) networks, which are used to control and monitor industrial processes. Some ways in which malware can impact OT networks include: Disrupting operations: Malware can disrupt the normal functioning of OT systems, causing production downtime, equipment damage, and…
Read MoreDifferences between Zero Trust, Network Segmentation, and Microsegmentation for OT Cybersecurity
Zero Trust, Network Segmentation, and Microsegmentation important OT cybersecurity strategies, but they have different goals and approach to security. This post will discuss how these approaches are used and how they are different. ZERO TRUST Zero trust is a security model that assumes that all network traffic, whether it originates from inside or outside the…
Read MoreBenefits of Zero Trust for OT Cybersecurity
Operational technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software systems that are used to control and monitor physical devices, processes, and events in an organization. These systems are critical to the functioning of many industries, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and utilities. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on securing OT systems due…
Read MoreDemystifying OT and IoT Security and FPGAs
OT and IoT Security and FPGAs Connecting IT and OT networks delivers greater visibility and makes it possible to better utilize platforms, buildings, industrial PLCs, and more. But it also increases complexity and blurs network boundaries—resulting in vulnerabilities that provide hackers with ample opportunities to strike. In this podcast, we review how organizations deploy Field…
Read MoreMitigating Cyber Risks in Operational Technology, Buildings, and Critical Infrastructure
Mitigating Cyber Risks in Operational Technology, Buildings, and Critical Infrastructure Operational technology (OT), buildings, and critical infrastructure are becoming smarter and more efficient with connected systems, controls, sensors, and more. With connected OT and IT systems, cybersecurity risks increase as vulnerabilities become more widely exposed. Cyberattacks bring financial, operational, and intellectual property risks, and studies…
Read MoreWhy you need device-level endpoint protection for improving OT security
Challenges in transferring IT security methods to protect OT devices leave commercial and industrial facilities open to attacks. These attacks can disrupt building or process operations, create safety issues, and result in data theft or ransomware. OT devices in industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing facilities and chemical processing plants are vulnerable to attacks that break…
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