Over the last few years, the majority of large enterprises have come a long way in defining their operational technology (OT) governance strategies and making meaningful advances in risk reduction. Technology innovations aside, the top success factors I’ve observed are the way in which governance programs are structured and executed. Most significant is the guiding principle that organizational structure drives strategy.
Twitter Ex-Security Chief Tells US Congress of Security Concerns
Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko told the US Congress on Tuesday that the platform ignored his security concerns, as its shareholders decide whether to approve a $44 billion takeover deal that Elon Musk is trying to exit.
Opus Security Scores $10M for Cloud Security Orchestration
Israeli startup Opus Security has banked $10 million in seed round funding to build technology for cloud security orchestration and remediation.
Opus Security said the financing was led by YL Ventures with participation from Tiger Global and several prominent cybersecurity executives and chief information security officers (CISOs).
Cloud Data Security Startup Theom Emerges From Stealth With $16 Million in Funding
Cloud data security company Theom has emerged from stealth mode with an oversubscribed $16.4 million seed funding round.
ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric Fix High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Siemens and Schneider Electric have released their Patch Tuesday security advisories to inform customers about dozens of vulnerabilities affecting their industrial products.
Lorenz Ransomware Gang Exploits Mitel VoIP Appliance Vulnerability in Attacks
The Lorenz ransomware group was seen exploiting a critical-severity vulnerability in Mitel MiVoice VoIP appliance for initial access into a victim’s network, cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf reports.
Trend Micro Patches Another Apex One Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
Trend Micro announced on Tuesday that it has patched several flaws in its Apex One endpoint security product, including a zero-day vulnerability.
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iOS 16 Rolls Out With Passwordless Authentication, Spyware Protection
Apple this week has started rolling out iOS 16 with several security and privacy improvements meant to keep users protected from malware, state-sponsored attackers, and an abusive spouse.
FBI Warns of Unpatched and Outdated Medical Device Risks
The FBI is warning healthcare facilities of the risks associated with unpatched and outdated medical devices.
Security flaws in medical devices could adversely impact the operations of healthcare facilities, while also affecting the safety of patients and data confidentiality and integrity, the FBI says.
