Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 24
Inside the day-to-day challenges of Splunk's CISO Jason Lee
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
Splunk's CISO Jason Lee has discussed the dynamic nature of his role, the importance of using Splunk's own products, and tackling cybersecurity threats.
Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Data centres face rising, sophisticated cyber threats linked to geopolitical strife and financial motives. AI and partnerships are key to their defence.
IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ifs
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electricity
IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Copperleaf Technologies, aiming to finalise by Q3 2024. The move enhances IFS's AI-driven asset management capabilities.
Forescout report reveals 2024's riskiest connected devices
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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storage
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Forescout's Vedere Labs reveals network infrastructure and endpoints as top vulnerabilities in 2024, with significant IoT risks and improvements in healthcare device security.
US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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public sector
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
Study reveals major vulnerabilities in operational technology
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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pam
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physical security
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security vulnerabilities
A Claroty study reveals that 13% of operational technology assets have insecure internet connections and 36% have known exploited vulnerabilities, posing severe cybersecurity risks.
Nozomi Networks & Mandiant expand critical infrastructure defence
Tue, 14th May 2024
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Nozomi Networks and Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, have expanded their partnership to enhance threat detection and response for global critical infrastructure.
Vertiv introduces SmartCabinet ID for enhanced edge computing
Tue, 14th May 2024
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edge computing
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physical security
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pc hardware
Vertiv launches SmartCabinet ID, a robust all-in-one hardware solution, targeting the challenges of edge computing such as heat and security, while maximising space.
VIAVI launches SecurePNT 6200 to enhance global infrastructure resilience
Tue, 14th May 2024
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gps
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data resilience
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navigation
VIAVI ups global infrastructure resilience with the launch of SecurePNT 6200, a robust timing clock solution offering comprehensive positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) assurance.
OpenText releases cyDNA for superior insight into cybersecurity threats
Fri, 10th May 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
OpenText's new cybersecurity tool offers insights into cyber threats facing organisations, in response to ASIO's warning about rising cyber sabotage incidents.
Claroty reveals flaw in traditional cyber-physical systems defence
Wed, 8th May 2024
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physical security
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healthtech
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security vulnerabilities
Cyber security firm Claroty exposes a critical flaw in current vulnerability management strategies, revealing a colossal 38% of the riskiest cyber-physical system (CPS) assets go undetected by conventional methods.
Fortinet upscales OT & CI cybersecurity in Asia-Pacific
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Fortinet boosts operational technology and critical infrastructure cybersecurity measures in Asia-Pacific, appointing Michael Murphy to helm these initiatives.
Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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agricultural technology
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.
Exclusive: CyberArk and the evolving role of CISOs
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
CyberArk's Thomas Fikentscher discusses the growing cybersecurity threat, highlighting an expected surge in identity-related breaches and the integral role of CISOs.
Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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malware
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llms
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cybersecurity
Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.
Nozomi Networks secures $100m for IoT security expansion
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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iot
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Nozomi Networks raises $100m in Series E funding, led by Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric, to accelerate cyber defence innovation and facilitate cost-effective worldwide market expansion.
Raj Varaham named Gallagher Security's southern India manager
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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government
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sales
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aviation
Raj Varaham has been announced as the new Regional Sales Manager for Gallagher Security India's southern region, bringing with him extensive experience from his previous endeavour at access control system leader, Dormakaba.
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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edutech
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encryption
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cybersecurity
The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.
Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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uc
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ransomware
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.