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.
Vendor Refuses to Remove Backdoor Account That Can Facilitate Attacks on Industrial Firms
Korenix JetPort industrial serial device servers have a backdoor account that could be abused by malicious hackers in attacks aimed at industrial organizations, but the vendor says the account is needed for customer support.
Researchers Devise Attack Using IoT and IT to Deliver Ransomware Against OT
Critical industries must prepare themselves for a new wave of ransomware attacks specifically targeting OT
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Open Automation Software Platform
Cisco’s Talos research and threat intelligence unit revealed on Wednesday that one of its employees discovered several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities in the Open Automation Software Platform.
OT Remote Access Firm Xona Raises $7.2 Million in Series A Funding
Xona Systems, an Annapolis MD-based provider of frictionless remote authentication and access to the critical infrastructure, has raised $7.2 million in a Series A funding round led by DataTribe Opportunities Fund with participation from TFX Capital and individual investors. It brings the total raised to date to $9.4 million.












