Microsegmentation for refining safety systems

When the TRITON (aka TRISIS) attack struck three refining sites in the Middle East in November of 2017, it was the first known cyber incident to target safety instrumented systems (SIS), specifically Schneider Electric’s Triconex gear. The consequences… Continue reading Microsegmentation for refining safety systems

ICS cybersecurity investment should be a priority in protecting operations from disruption

93% of ICS security professionals are concerned about cyberattacks causing operational shutdown or customer-impacting downtime, according to a Tripwire survey. In an effort to prepare against such threats, 77% have made ICS cybersecurity investments ov… Continue reading ICS cybersecurity investment should be a priority in protecting operations from disruption

IT vs OT: Challenges and opportunities – podcast

The Industrial Security Podcast featuring Andrew Ginter: The differences between IT and OT teams and approaches both make life difficult and represent opportunities to improve industrial operations. Guest: Dr. Art Conklin, Director of the Center for In… Continue reading IT vs OT: Challenges and opportunities – podcast

IIoT security challenges: Dealing with cutting edge technologies

Dr. Jesus Molina is the Director of Business Development at Waterfall Security Solutions, and in this interview with Help Net Security he talks about the security issues related to emerging technologies. What is the rate of adoption of the Industrial I… Continue reading IIoT security challenges: Dealing with cutting edge technologies

eBook: A new gold standard for OT security monitoring

Intrusion detection and security monitoring are mature disciplines on enterprise IT networks but provide limited visibility into operations/OT control systems networks. The biggest barriers to universal monitoring and detection coverage for operations … Continue reading eBook: A new gold standard for OT security monitoring

Waterfall Security and Indegy provide visibility, security and control for ICS environments

Waterfall Security Solutions, the global leader in industrial cybersecurity today, and Indegy, a provider of security solutions for industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments, announced a partnership to safely centrali… Continue reading Waterfall Security and Indegy provide visibility, security and control for ICS environments

Main threat source to industrial computers? Mass-distributed malware

Malicious cyber activities on Industrial Control System (ICS) computers are considered an extremely dangerous threat as they could potentially cause material losses and production downtime in the operation of industrial facilities. Attack workflow In 2… Continue reading Main threat source to industrial computers? Mass-distributed malware

FireEye president Travis Reese joins Waterfall Security board of directors

Waterfall Security Solutions unveiled that cyber security veteran and industry leader Travis Reese is joining Waterfall’s board of directors. Mr. Reese is currently the president of FireEye and was the president and chief operating officer at Man… Continue reading FireEye president Travis Reese joins Waterfall Security board of directors