The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has informed organizations that AutomationDirect has patched several high-severity vulnerabilities in some of its programmable logic controller (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) products.
Many OT Security Incidents Result in Outages Posing Physical Safety Risk: Fortinet
A survey conducted in March by Fortinet shows that over 40% of global cybersecurity incidents affecting organizations with operational technology (OT) systems resulted in outages that put physical safety at risk.
ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric Address Over 80 Vulnerabilities
Siemens and Schneider Electric have released their Patch Tuesday advisories for June 2022. The industrial giants have addressed a total of more than 80 vulnerabilities affecting their products.
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Schneider Electric, Claroty Launch Cybersecurity Solution for Buildings
Schneider Electric and industrial cybersecurity firm Claroty on Monday announced the launch of a joint solution designed for securing smart buildings.
Facilitating Convergence of Physical Security and Cyber Security With Open Source Intelligence
The desire to merge aspects of physical and cyber security is nothing new, especially in maturing enterprises that are proactively extending their security capabilities. Since many aspects of physical security are connected to the internet, enterprises have started to build fusion centers that combine disciplines. By doing so, they are able to converge cyber and physical security, close gaps in coverage, and scale security to protect facilities and hundreds of thousands of employees.
InfiRay Thermal Camera Flaws Can Allow Hackers to Tamper With Industrial Processes
InfiRay thermal cameras are affected by vulnerabilities that could allow malicious hackers to tamper with industrial processes, including to disrupt production or to make modifications that result in lower quality products.
New Dragos OT-CERT Provides Free Industrial Cybersecurity Resources
Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos on Tuesday announced the launch of OT-CERT, a new initiative whose goal is to provide free cybersecurity resources for industrial asset owners and operators.
4 Ways to Close the OT Cybersecurity Talent Gap
We have a great challenge with the gap in cybersecurity jobs in general, with estimates ranging from 2.72 million to 3.5 million job openings in 2021.
CISA Warns of Critical Vulnerabilities in Illumina Genetic Analysis Devices
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week issued an advisory to warn of critical vulnerabilities in Illumina genetic analysis devices that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to take over an impacted product.
TXOne Unveils New OT Network Security Appliance for SMB Manufacturers
TXOne Networks this week unveiled a new security appliance designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers protect their operational technology (OT) networks against cyber threats.











