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Operational Technology

Cyber Resilience

Secure by Design in Manufacturing is Not an Empty Concept

Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

Deterrence in Cyberspace Proving to be a Difficult Exercise

ADM. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.)

Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

US Government Expands Tech Restrictions to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure

George V. Hulme

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A New Jersey appeals court agreed with an earlier court’s decision that cybersecurity insurance providers could not deny ransomware coverage under a so-called “war exclusion” for a cybersecurity incident Merck & Co. claimed caused $1.4 billion in losses.

Cybersecurity Insurance

Merck Ransomware Insurance Ruling Helps Clear Fog of Cyberwar

George V. Hulme

Avoid these seven pitfalls when seeking cybersecurity liability insurance; ensure you understand policy terms and conditions, conduct due diligence, and involve the proper stakeholders, among other things.

Cybersecurity Insurance

Cybersecurity Liability Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid

George V. Hulme

Navigating cybersecurity insurance in a recession requires diligence about systemic cybersecurity risks that can cause premiums to rise or insurers to consider an organization uninsurable.

Cybersecurity Insurance

Risk Management

Navigating Cyber Insurance in a Recession

George V. Hulme

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Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

Blunting the Risks of Private-Sector Ownership of CI

ADM. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.)

The “Report to the President: Strategy for Cyber-Physical Resilience: Fortifying Our Critical Infrastructure for a Digital World,” reaffirms that cyber-resilience-by-design should be the standard and urges a coalition of government leaders and private sector critical infrastructure asset owners and operators to refocus their energies to build resilient cyber-physical systems (CPS) that are designed to withstand attack.

Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

Applauding A Codified Strategy for CPS Resilience

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Cyberattacks against the food and beverage industry are opportunistic and leverage the growth in digitization to exploit previously unmanaged vulnerabilities to disrupt operations.

Food & Beverage

On the Menu: Cybersecurity Risks in the Food and Beverage Industry

George V. Hulme

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The HHS Office for Civil Rights proposes substantial rule changes to the long-standing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. While details on the proposed rule changes remain unclear, HHS plans to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) by the end of the year. These changes are believed to be the most substantial changes since the HIPAA Security rule went into effect in 2003

Significant Changes to HIPAA Security Rule on the Way

George V. Hulme

How Under-Resourced Healthcare Providers Can Up Their Cybersecurity Game

George V. Hulme

Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

Better Medical Device Classification for Enhanced Risk Management

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Securing connectivity in operational technology (OT) environments is crucial for the safety of critical infrastructure and maintaining the uninterrupted service it provides. Leaving unnecessary open ports, protocols, and services exposed, along with directly connected devices to the internet, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human machine interfaces (HMIs), greatly increases the risks of cyberattacks.

Operational Technology

Risk Management

Explaining the Importance of Secure Connectivity in OT

Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

Deterrence in Cyberspace Proving to be a Difficult Exercise

ADM. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.)

Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

US Government Expands Tech Restrictions to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure

George V. Hulme

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If we are indeed at the full outset of Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, initiatives such as smart manufacturing will not truly succeed without keen awareness of new cybersecurity risks introduced by IT/OT connectivity and advanced technologies.

Cyber Resilience

Internet of Things

Operational Resilience

Operational Technology

Smart Manufacturing Requires Proactive Cybersecurity

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If we are indeed at the full outset of Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, initiatives such as smart manufacturing will not truly succeed without keen awareness of new cybersecurity risks introduced by IT/OT connectivity and advanced technologies.

Cyber Resilience

Internet of Things

Operational Resilience

Operational Technology

Smart Manufacturing Requires Proactive Cybersecurity

On Nexus, former NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers writes about the current legislative and personal liability changes that are impacting the CISO office. But Rogers urges security leaders to view these times as an opportunity to refine their business acumen and ensure cybersecurity is a priority across the enterprise.

Risk Management

Operational Resilience

Cyber Resilience

CISO Unrest is an Opportunity

ADM. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.)

Operational technology’s (OT) exposure to cyber threats extends beyond the confines of technical software and firmware vulnerabilities. The supply chain and insiders are two significant areas of concern, where risks can originate from third-party vendors or suppliers with inadequate cybersecurity measures or those inside the firewall with similarly privileged access.

Cyber Resilience

Operational Resilience

Mitigating Exposures the Key to Cyber Resilience

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Securing connectivity in operational technology (OT) environments is crucial for the safety of critical infrastructure and maintaining the uninterrupted service it provides. Leaving unnecessary open ports, protocols, and services exposed, along with directly connected devices to the internet, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human machine interfaces (HMIs), greatly increases the risks of cyberattacks.

Operational Technology

Risk Management

Explaining the Importance of Secure Connectivity in OT

Operational Technology

Cyber Resilience

Secure by Design in Manufacturing is Not an Empty Concept

Operational Technology

Does DevOps have a place in OT/ICS Development?

George V. Hulme

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The HHS Office for Civil Rights proposes substantial rule changes to the long-standing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. While details on the proposed rule changes remain unclear, HHS plans to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) by the end of the year. These changes are believed to be the most substantial changes since the HIPAA Security rule went into effect in 2003

Significant Changes to HIPAA Security Rule on the Way

George V. Hulme

Mike Ratliff, AVP Security Engineering and Operations at Providence, writes about five steps healthcare delivery organizations should take to mitigate the risk of ransomware and extortion-based attacks.

Cyber Resilience

5 Things Hospitals Can Do to Mitigate Threats of Ransomware

Resilience, Recovery Strategies to Combat Ransomware and Extortion

ADM. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.)

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Securing connectivity in operational technology (OT) environments is crucial for the safety of critical infrastructure and maintaining the uninterrupted service it provides. Leaving unnecessary open ports, protocols, and services exposed, along with directly connected devices to the internet, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human machine interfaces (HMIs), greatly increases the risks of cyberattacks.

Operational Technology

Risk Management

Explaining the Importance of Secure Connectivity in OT

Risk Management

Court Ruling on SEC v. SolarWinds Good News for CISOs—For Now

Cristin Flynn Goodwin

Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

Better Medical Device Classification for Enhanced Risk Management

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Technical debt in OT leads to increased operations costs as teams fight to maintain outdated systems, and security teams struggle to keep those same systems secure, often through compensating controls.

Operational Technology

Getting Strategic Against Technical Debt in OT

George V. Hulme

Technical debt broadly refers to having old technology in place that causes problems later on, such as increased maintenance, lower productivity, and software or system reliability.

Operational Technology

Technical Debt in OT Environments: How It's Different and Why it Matters

George V. Hulme

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Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

Better Medical Device Classification for Enhanced Risk Management

Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

Putting SBOMs to Practical Use

George V. Hulme

Healthcare delivery organizations using open-source software experience a balance of development advantages and security tradeoffs. Visibility, oversight, and tracking the use of OSS is critical to reducing risks it introduces. SBOMs, meanwhile, can be an advantage, in particular with regard to vulnerability management.

Cyber Resilience

Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

Understanding the Risks of Open Source Software in Healthcare

George V. Hulme

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Risk Management

Vulnerability Management

Operational Technology

A Strategic Necessity: Compensating Controls in ICS, OT

George V. Hulme

Behavioral Identity as the New Perimeter

Implementing a zero-trust architecture for operational technology environment ensures additional security around cyber physical systems processes that are essential to our way of life.

The Zero Trust for OT Imperative

George V. Hulme

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Rodnei Gripp da Petrobras Fortalece a Conexão entre Segurança de Infraestruturas Críticas e Negócio

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José Carlos Hererra de Sigma, la Importancia de la Visibilidad y la Simplicidad

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Felipe Bonomo Destaca os Desafios Relacionados à Proteção de Infraestruturas Críticas

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In this episode of the Nexus Podcast. Runsafe Security CEO and cofounder Joe Saunders examines the motivations of these adversaries, the targeting of memory-based vulnerabilities in embedded systems prevalent in OT and healthcare, and how initiatives such as secure-by-design/default/demand can make a dent in ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure.

Cyber Resilience

Nexus Podcast: Joe Saunders on Advanced Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure

Cyber Resilience

Operational Resilience

Operational Technology

Nexus Podcast: Grant Geyer on the Business Impact of Disruptions from Cyberattacks

In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, Alethe Denis, a senior security consultant at Bishop Fox, joins to discuss the ongoing effectiveness of open-source intelligence analysis and social engineering tactics as a precursor to larger intrusions against critical infrastructure.

Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

Nexus Podcast: Alethe Denis on Social Engineering, Red-Teaming

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Securing connectivity in operational technology (OT) environments is crucial for the safety of critical infrastructure and maintaining the uninterrupted service it provides. Leaving unnecessary open ports, protocols, and services exposed, along with directly connected devices to the internet, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human machine interfaces (HMIs), greatly increases the risks of cyberattacks.

Operational Technology

Risk Management

Explaining the Importance of Secure Connectivity in OT

Operational Technology

Cyber Resilience

Secure by Design in Manufacturing is Not an Empty Concept

Operational Technology

Does DevOps have a place in OT/ICS Development?

George V. Hulme

Cyber Resilience

Operational Technology

Risk Management

CPS Security Leaders Convene on One Goal: Protect Mission-Critical Infrastructure

In OT and ICS cybersecurity, living off the land (LOTL) techniques refer to the practice of attackers using the existing tools and processes in a target system to carry out their malicious activities. This approach is particularly dangerous because it allows the attacker to blend in with everyday activities, making detection significantly more challenging.

Operational Technology

Cyber Resilience

How Living-Off-The-Land Techniques Impact OT and ICS

If we are indeed at the full outset of Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, initiatives such as smart manufacturing will not truly succeed without keen awareness of new cybersecurity risks introduced by IT/OT connectivity and advanced technologies.

Cyber Resilience

Internet of Things

Operational Resilience

Operational Technology

Smart Manufacturing Requires Proactive Cybersecurity

Secure remote access for third parties is a growing demand within OT and ICS environments. CISOs must understand and mitigate the risk third-party access introduces by having visibility into these connections, limiting access when appropriate, and applying other mitigations.

Operational Technology

Closing the Door on Third-Party Access Risks

George V. Hulme

Operational Technology

Risk Management

How to Unify Colliding IT/OT Worlds

George V. Hulme

Operational Technology

Cyber Resilience

EPA Cybersecurity Warning to Water Systems Faces Challenges

George V. Hulme

It’s incumbent upon the enterprise to manage third-party supply-chain relationships with cybersecurity as a foremost priority, in particular locking down access to critical systems and adequately managing and assigning privileged access to third parties.

Operational Technology

Examining Third-Party Supply-Chain Risks Around Secure Access

Expert Don C. Weber writes that safety devices are within scope for cybersecurity risk assessments. This includes conducting high-level risk assessments to assemble documentation for specific Systems-under-Consideration (SuC) of the safety solution, performing a vulnerability assessment of the SuC, feeding the results into the detailed risk assessment to allow the risk management team to identify and address residual risks.

Operational Technology

Operational Resilience

Vulnerability Management

Architecting Safety Using Cybersecurity Requirements and Assessments

OT and ICS asset owners must consider non-traditional OT exposures beyond software vulnerabilities—a comprehensive exposure management approach to risk reduction—to understand the multifaceted challenges and the proactive measures necessary to safeguard critical infrastructure.

Cyber Resilience

Operational Technology

Risk Management

Operational Technology Exposure: Beyond Software Vulnerabilities

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The Nexus podcast features conversations with security leaders, researchers, and experts sharing their expertise on cyber-physical systems security.

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In this episode of the Nexus Podcast. Runsafe Security CEO and cofounder Joe Saunders examines the motivations of these adversaries, the targeting of memory-based vulnerabilities in embedded systems prevalent in OT and healthcare, and how initiatives such as secure-by-design/default/demand can make a dent in ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure.

Cyber Resilience

Nexus Podcast: Joe Saunders on Advanced Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure

Cyber Resilience

Operational Resilience

Operational Technology

Nexus Podcast: Grant Geyer on the Business Impact of Disruptions from Cyberattacks

In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, Alethe Denis, a senior security consultant at Bishop Fox, joins to discuss the ongoing effectiveness of open-source intelligence analysis and social engineering tactics as a precursor to larger intrusions against critical infrastructure.

Cyber Resilience

Risk Management

Nexus Podcast: Alethe Denis on Social Engineering, Red-Teaming