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Network Security

Issued by: DataBreach Today

New Biden administration cybersecurity standards for U.S. maritime ports mark a crucial step toward addressing long-ignored vulnerabilities in IT and OT systems across the critical infrastructure sector, experts told Information Security Media Group. An executive order released Wednesday institutes mandatory requirements to report cyber incidents that could endanger “any vessel, harbor, port or waterfront facility.”…

Software Security

Issued by: CSO Online

Cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) systems are rapidly rising. In fact, manufacturing was one of the sectors most impacted by extortion attacks last year, according to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, as reported in the 2023 Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Report. Attacks against OT systems can have a significant impact, including physical consequences such…

Network Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

The usage and connectivity of operational technology (OT) is rapidly growing as are the number of cyberattacks on OT environments. These attacks can disrupt operations, causing damage that can reach far beyond revenue and reputation to supply chain, human safety and critical infrastructure. To help companies keep their OT environments secure, Palo Alto Networks today…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

CyberMDX offers a solution that helps healthcare organizations continuously discover connected medical devices, visualize network flow, manage assets, and obtain risk assessment and security reports. It also delivers defense capabilities, as well as operational analytics and insights. Forescout says the acquisition will strengthen its out-of-the-box support for connected device types across IT, IoT, operational technology…

Network Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

CyberX, the IoT/OT security company, announced that it is being acquired by Microsoft. As enterprises implement digital transformation and Industry 4.0 for greater efficiency and productivity, boards and management teams are increasingly concerned about the financial and liability risk resulting from the deployment of massive numbers of connected IoT and OT devices. Adversaries targeting this…