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Why ICS Cybersecurity Should Be a Top Priority for Industrial Organizations

The systems that manage our critical infrastructure-from power grids and water treatment plants to manufacturing lines and transportation networks-are the unseen engines of modern society. These Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are complex networks of hardware and software that monitor and control physical processes. For decades, they operated in isolated, air-gapped environments, separated from the corporate IT world. However, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) has erased these traditional boundaries, exposing vital industrial processes to a landscape of sophisticated cyber threats.

Incident Command Systems: How To Establish an ICS

Standardizing the management and coordination of incident response and resolution activities across different independent agencies is challenging. As part of its mission to help people before, during, and after disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) created the Incident Command System (ICS) as one of the components of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

When Electricity Meets Cyber: How Electric Firms Must Harden Their Systems

The electric sector is undergoing a digital revolution. From smart meters to automated substations, electricity providers now rely heavily on software, connected devices, and real-time data analytics. While this transformation drives efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, it also exposes power grids and electrical systems to cyber risks. As cyberattacks on critical infrastructure become more frequent, firms must not only harden their systems but also strengthen their workforce to meet this evolving challenge.

180,000 ICS/OT Devices and Counting: The Unforgivable Exposure

Remember when ICS malware was “rare”? Last year we got two new families built for one thing: disruption. FrostyGoop and Fuxnet are not Mirai with a wrench taped on or your typical DDoS botnet. They were built to target and disable devices that use Meter-bus and Modbus protocols, inflicting maximum damage. If you still believe that “our PLCs aren’t on the Internet,” then this is your nudge to actually go and check.

The Cost of Inaction: Securing the Energy Grid Before It's Too Late

Delivering safe and reliable power around the clock is a huge challenge. A task made even more difficult by the sharp rise in cyberattacks on the energy and utilities sector. Recent research from Trustwave SpiderLabs found that cyber threats against the sector have surged by 80% year-over-year, costing organizations nearly half a million dollars more per breach than the cross-industry average of $4.8 million.

Windows 10 Retirement: A Reminder for Managing Legacy Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

On October 14th, Windows 10 will be retired, and Microsoft will no longer push patches or updates to systems on that operating system. It is crucial for companies to make the jump to Windows 11 now—or risk being exposed to critical vulnerabilities. This is especially important for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), which often run on legacy systems.

The Cost of Inaction: Securing the Energy Grid Before It's Too Late

Delivering safe and reliable power around the clock is a huge challenge. A task made even more difficult by the sharp rise in cyberattacks on the energy and utilities sector. Recent research from Trustwave SpiderLabs found that cyber threats against the sector have surged by 80% year-over-year, costing organizations nearly half a million dollars more per breach than the cross-industry average of $4.8 million.

OT Endpoint Risks and How to Eliminate Them

Cyberattacks on operational technology systems increased 87% in 2024 (Dragos 2024), with endpoint access emerging as THE top attack vector for OT and industrial control systems (ICS). This means the same connections vital to maintaining your critical systems, whether a vendor connecting remotely via VPN or an employee logging into a local workstation, represent a potential entry point into your environment.

Bridging the Gap Between IT and OT Cybersecurity in the Middle East's Critical Infrastructure

As the Middle East rapidly accelerates its digital transformation across sectors like energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, the traditional gap between IT and OT cyber security is closing. Industrial operators now rely on interconnected systems to maximize efficiency, but this increasing convergence introduces new vulnerabilities that cannot be addressed in isolation.