Tag: industrial security
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Industrial Organizations Hit by Rising Cyber Incidents
The alarming truth is that many industrial organizations are woefully unprepared for a cyber attack, with most yet to answer critical questions about who will take the reins and how they'll recover if disaster strikes. A recent SANS Institute survey revealed a steep 55% increase in OT/ICS incidents over the past year, with 34% of respondents reporting at least one incident.
Pentagon Taps Biotech Startup to Boost Domestic Chemical Production
The US Department of Defense is bolstering domestic chemical production with a $21 million award to Biosphere, a California-based biotech startup, to build a 20,000-liter bio-brewery that will churn out critical chemicals for military supplies. This strategic move aims to strengthen America's competitive edge, particularly against China, by ramping up production of essential materials that power the economy and national defense.
Network Segmentation Flaws Expose Corporate Attack Surface
Flat networks are a hacker's dream, allowing breaches to spread freely to critical systems that should be off-limits - and a recent analysis of 47,700 real-world network segments reveals that device mixing is a widespread problem. The average network segment contains 54 devices from four different categories, increasing the risk of a security breach.
Pentagon Bolsters Rare Earth Supply with $1.2 Billion in Loans
The Pentagon is investing $1.2 billion to boost the US rare earth supply, with $725 million going to Energy Fuels and $500 million to Phoenix Tailings to enhance domestic processing and magnet production. This significant move aims to strengthen America's foothold in the critical rare earths sector.
China Tightens Grip on Supply-Chain Data
China's new regulations, effective April, are tightening controls on supply-chain data, with a focus on the intent behind data collection, not just what is collected. Authorities can now scrutinize the purpose of investigations and information gathering to ensure they align with Chinese laws and regulations.
US Agencies Issue Zero Trust Guidance for OT Security
US government agencies have just released a game-changing guide to help protect critical infrastructure systems with practical, layered security strategies. The new zero-trust guidance provides a tailored approach for operational technology environments, balancing safety and uptime needs with robust security measures.