Category Archives: Energy and Utilities

Defending the Oil and Gas Industry Against Cyber Threats

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The oil and gas industry is one of the most powerful financial sectors in the world, critical to global and national economies. Therefore, this industry is a valuable target for adversaries seeking to exploit Industrial Control Systems (ICS) vulnerabilities. As the recent increase in attacks against ICS demonstrates, adversaries with a specific interest in oil and […]

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A Quick Guide to Using the ONG-C2M2 Model

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The Oil and Natural Gas Subsector Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (ONG-C2M2) can help oil and natural gas (ONG) organizations evaluate their cybersecurity programs and make improvements. These tools allow owners and operators in the electricity and ONG sectors to assess their cybersecurity capabilities. Additionally, the tool can inform individuals on how to address their needs […]

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Modernizing Threat Management for the Evolving Attack Surfaces of OT, IoT and IoMT

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The combination of digital transformation and the “Internet of Everything” is reshaping the modern landscape of OT, IoT and IoMT, meaning threat management must evolve in response.

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New Destructive Wiper ZeroCleare Targets Energy Sector in the Middle East

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According to IBM X-Force research, the ZeroCleare wiper was used to execute a destructive attack that affected organizations in the energy and industrial sectors in the Middle East.

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Cybersecurity Leaders From Maersk and Westfield Insurance Discuss Digital Transformation at Major Industry Event

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IBM Security General Manager Mary O’Brien sat down for a fireside chat with Kevin Baker, CISO of Westfield Insurance, and Maersk CISO Andy Powell about how digital transformation impacts security.

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Cybersecurity breaches in 2018: What We Learned

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In 2018 technology touches nearly every aspect of our life. But no innovation seems to come without some form of drawback or compromise. While technology has undoubtedly improved most of our lives, it has also brought new risks that we all find a way t… Continue reading Cybersecurity breaches in 2018: What We Learned→

How an IoT Botnet Could Breach the Power Grid and Cause Widespread Blackouts

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A group of researchers from Princeton revealed that, through an attack dubbed MadIoT, threat actors could leverage an IoT botnet to compromise the power grid and cause widespread blackouts.

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What Can We All Learn From the U.S. Department of Energy’s Cybersecurity Strategy?

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s “Cybersecurity Strategy” document contains key principles and processes that can help organizations in all sectors improve their security posture.

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At Your Own Risk: Managing Internet of Things (IoT) Risks for Industrial and Utility Companies

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A new IBM Institute of Business Value (IBV) report found that many energy and utilities companies are unprepared to deal with Internet of Things (IoT) threats.

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Year in Review: How Did the Cyberthreat Landscape Change in 2017?

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Over the course of 2017, the cyberthreat landscape shifted to accommodate a sharper focus on pure data destruction for the sake of disruption rather than monetary gain.

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