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ICS/OT Security

The latest news and analysis on threats and attacks against operational technology (OT) environments, as well as the security tools, technologies, and strategies for protecting industrial control systems (ICS) and OT networks.

Chinese Warships Suspected of Signal-Jamming Passenger Jets

Attackers claiming to be part of the Chinese navy are making calls to commercial Qantas pilots midair, while GPS, comms systems, and altimeter instruments are all experiencing denial of service.

Attackers claiming to be part of the Chinese navy are making calls to commercial Qantas pilots midair, while GPS, comms systems, and altimeter instruments are all experiencing denial of service.

by Tara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

Pipeline Cybersecurity Rules Show the Need for Public-Private Partnerships

The government should not issue infrastructure regulations without the involvement of the industries it's regulating.

The government should not issue infrastructure regulations without the involvement of the industries it's regulating.

by Ryan Kovar, Distinguished Security Strategist and Leader, Splunk SURGe

Name That Toon: It's E-Live!

Feeling creative? Submit your caption and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

Feeling creative? Submit your caption and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

by John Klossner, Cartoonist

Camozzi Group and Radiflow Announce Collaboration on Industrial Systems Cybersecurity

LockBit Threatens to Leak Stolen SpaceX Schematics

The ransomware group sent a message directly to Elon Musk: Pay or the confidential SpaceX information goes up for grabs on the Dark Web.

The ransomware group sent a message directly to Elon Musk: Pay or the confidential SpaceX information goes up for grabs on the Dark Web.

by Dark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

CISA Trials Ransomware Warning System for Critical Infrastructure Orgs

An agency team will identify vulnerabilities being exploited by ransomware groups and alert organizations ahead of attacks, CISA says.

An agency team will identify vulnerabilities being exploited by ransomware groups and alert organizations ahead of attacks, CISA says.

by Dark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

5 Critical Components of Effective ICS/OT Security

These agile controls and processes can help critical infrastructure organizations build an ICS security program tailored to their own risk profile.

These agile controls and processes can help critical infrastructure organizations build an ICS security program tailored to their own risk profile.

by Dean Parsons, SANS Certified Instructor and CEO & Principal Consultant, ICS Defense Force

TSA Issues Urgent Directive to Make Aviation More Cyber Resilient

Will stricter cybersecurity requirements make flying safer? The TSA says yes, and sees it as a time-sensitive imperative.

Will stricter cybersecurity requirements make flying safer? The TSA says yes, and sees it as a time-sensitive imperative.

by Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading

40% of Global ICS Systems Attacked With Malware in 2022

Led by growth in Russia, more than 40% of global ICS systems faced malicious activity in the second half of 2022.

Led by growth in Russia, more than 40% of global ICS systems faced malicious activity in the second half of 2022.

by Dark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Key Proposals in Biden's Cybersecurity Strategy Face Congressional Challenges

The strategy document does nothing to change things on the ground in the near term; legislation, regulation, and follow-up executive action are all going to be key to moving forward the administration's agenda.

The strategy document does nothing to change things on the ground in the near term; legislation, regulation, and follow-up executive action are all going to be key to moving forward the administration's agenda.

by Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading

Ransomware's Favorite Target: Critical Infrastructure and Its Industrial Control Systems

The health, manufacturing, and energy sectors are the most vulnerable to ransomware.

The health, manufacturing, and energy sectors are the most vulnerable to ransomware.

by Aaron Sandeen, CEO & Co-Founder, Securin

Optiv Launches Full Suite of Operational Technology Services

EV Charging Infrastructure Offers an Electric Cyberattack Opportunity

Attackers have already targeted electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and experts are calling for cybersecurity standards to protect this necessary component of the electrified future.

Attackers have already targeted electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and experts are calling for cybersecurity standards to protect this necessary component of the electrified future.

by Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading

CISA, MITRE Look to Take ATT&CK Framework Out of the Weeds

The Decider tool is designed to make the ATT&CK framework more accessible and usable for security analysts of every level, with an intuitive interface and simplified language.

The Decider tool is designed to make the ATT&CK framework more accessible and usable for security analysts of every level, with an intuitive interface and simplified language.

by Tara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

Biden's Cybersecurity Strategy Calls for Software Liability, Tighter Critical Infrastructure Security

The new White House plan outlines proposed minimum security requirements in critical infrastructure — and for shifting liability for software products to vendors.

The new White House plan outlines proposed minimum security requirements in critical infrastructure — and for shifting liability for software products to vendors.

by Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading