Cybersecurity & SCADA Systems – Why It Matters
SCADA systems are the heart of most modern industrial facilities. We’re going to discuss what SCADA is and why cybersecurity for this important system matters. WHAT EXACTLY IS SCADA? SCADA systems are the supervisory-level control point over machinery and processes across the entire facility. It is a subset of ICS that combines hardware and software […]
OT/IT Convergence: Combining systems for business growth
With industry 4.0 in full swing, OT and IT are rapidly becoming one and the same. OT/IT convergence is driving a major digital transformation within this growing industry. What is OT/IT Convergence? Operational technology (OT) and Information technology (IT) are often used synonymously, but the two play different key roles within any industrial organization. IT […]
Keeping Your Network Safe from the Access of Unauthorized Devices
Cybersecurity is not limited to possessing antivirus software on your devices or simply ensuring that your device operating system is up-to-date. It goes beyond that. An aspect that you probably might not have been paying enough attention to is the connection of devices to your router or your wireless network. Your wireless network can also […]
CYBER-ATTACKS ON WATER FACILITIES IN THE U.S.
Cases of cyber-attacks on water facilities across the globe are starting to rise as hackers seek to control systems of wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and sewers. One of such instances occurred only a few months ago when the Israeli authorities alleged that Iran was conducting a cyber-campaign targeting the country’s water and sewage facilities. […]
NSA and CISA Recommendations for OT Systems
When working to protect our OT systems, it’s important to hear what the big players have to say. In these matters, both NSA and CISA have plenty to share with cybersecurity experts. The panorama in cybersecurity changes expeditiously and keeping up with the latest practices and technologies to protect our OT systems with effectiveness can […]
Ransomware Operations Target OT Software: What You Should Know?
Operational technology (OT) is a highly attractive target for malicious agents. In charge of controlling and monitoring highly complex systems at industrial facilities, OT processes can make or break entire operations. The loss can easily be in the millions. That’s why there is always a race to develop powerful cybersecurity platforms such as Julie Security. […]
OT VPN Security: Serious Threats Demanding Your Attention
During 2020, major modern industrial VPN solutions have shown relevant vulnerabilities that may be exploited to illegally access OT networks and cause serious damage. Popular VPN solutions have been exposed by cybersecurity firms as liabilities. A virtual private network enables users to send and receive data across shared and public networks as if their devices […]
SCADA/OT Events: Understanding and Acting
When working with SCADA, understanding events is vital to prevent incidences and severe consequences for the facility. In most cases, it’s challenging to detect what is a harmless occurrence among dozens of events and what is a technical problem. Every single action we take within our system will be logged as an event. This leads […]
Avoiding Cybersecurity Risks at Water Treatment & Sewer Facilities
Water treatment and sewer facilities have become a frequent target for malicious parties and cyberattacks. This kind of facility has a crucial role in our societies’ infrastructure, so shocking their operations come with a high cost. Industrial Control Systems (ICS), since connected to the internet, are exposed to major threats that organizations, both public and […]
