OT Security Bitcoin Mining Threatens OT Network Security July 9, 2018 by arpit Bitcoin mining is becoming a serious threat to OT network security. ‘Bitcoin’ is one of the hottest buzzwords right now since the virtual currency skyrocketed in value and finally began correcting in the past few years; stirring up a frenzy of speculation and scepticism, and it has also become a serious threat to OT network […] Read more » bitcoin OT networks
OT Security Tier 4 NIST Cybersecurity Framework June 28, 2018 by arpit The days when ICS networks were isolated, air-gapped networks running specialized proprietary hardware and software are long gone. Critical infrastructure ICS networks have evolved rapidly in the past few years and now use numerous IP devices that connect to the internet to allow connectivity, remote access management and significant improvements in operational efficiency. But all […] Read more » Critical infrastructure NIST NIST Cybersecurity Framework OT security
Endpoint Security Got Big Data? Not all EDR Solutions are Created Equal May 2, 2018 by arpit All EDR/EPP solutions record data, but true protection requires recording absolutely everything from every endpoint. Cyber attacks and the security products designed to protect against them have both developed by leaps and bounds in recent years. Antivirus (AV) or ‘next-generation antivirus’ (NGAV) tools provide a good level of protection even though they only record partial […] Read more » big data EDR
Endpoint Security New ‘Early Bird’ Code Injection Technique Discovered April 11, 2018 by arpit This injection technique allows the injected code to run before the entry point of the main thread of the process, thereby allowing to avoid detection by anti-malware products’ hooks. Code injection is commonly used by malware to evade detection by injecting a malicious code into a legitimate process. This way the legitimate process serves as […] Read more » code injection EDR Malware
Security Operations Using Intelligence Approaches to Confront the New Cyber Threat Actors March 29, 2018 by arpit The new cybersecurity threat actors are more creative than ever, their goals are changing, and their playground is expanding. Attackers leverage the converging IT/OT attack surface to launch multi-vector attacks and use ransomware not only to lock down workstations but to damage entire businesses. The new attackers have scaled up their goals, aiming to cause […] Read more » counterterror cybersecurity
OT Security OT Security – Where to Begin March 20, 2018 by arpit OT or Operational Technology can be defined as the hardware and software dedicated to detecting or causing changes in physical processes through direct monitoring and/or control of physical devices such as valves, pumps, etc. For those of us who have lived in the IT world, this may seem like a foreign realm and terms like […] Read more » OT networks SCADA/ICS security
Cybersecurity Training Cybersecurity Hiring Requires New Technology March 15, 2018 by arpit Cybersecurity hiring has become so difficult that managers need to think outside the box if they hope to fill critical positions. Therefore, organizations must redefine positions, change the way they screen candidates and use security training in a cyber range to attract and develop their own talent from within. In-house Range Facilities Boost Cyber Security […] Read more » Cyber Security Training Cyber Skill Shortage
OT Security Why More Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure are Expected March 8, 2018 by arpit As all the annual security reports show, the rate of cyber attacks on businesses and other organisations is increasing each year. A growing part of that attack spectrum includes cyber attacks on critical infrastructure Operations Technology (OT) environments such as water supply control systems, petrochemical plants, transport infrastructure control systems and all other manners of […] Read more » Critical infrastructure OT networks SCADA security
Security Operations Fast Incident Response Can Save GDPR Fines February 28, 2018 by arpit The most feared part of the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation is the steep GDPR fines. The new regulation will take full effect in May 2018 and is relevant to all companies – whether they’re located in the EU or not – that collect, store or process personal data of EU residents. The regulations […] Read more » GDPR incident response