Ebook: Defending critical infrastructure
The Internet of Things (IoT) has opened new pathways for security attacks. Sensor-controlled thermostats, lighting, doors and physical security systems are joining mobile devices, printers and scanners on the office network. New machinery and components are born “smart,” while older portions of the operational technology (OT) infrastructure may have been modified or augmented to speak to the industrial control systems (ICS) that monitor their performance, relay their data and control their processes. The resulting mix creates vast opportunities for network exploitation. A new ebook from Belcan, which secures critical aerospace, defense, industrial and government OT infrastructure, outlines the types of threats organizations need to look for, and a three-step approach to ensuring OT security. The biggest risks threatening modern OT infrastructure could come simply from the large number of aging, infrequently maintained components that aren’t visible to your organization’s traditional IT security systems, but which are vital to your organization’s […]
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