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OT Endpoint Risks and How to Eliminate Them

Sep 2, 2025 By Cody Jaster In Xona
Cyberattacks on operational technology systems increased 87% in 2024 (Dragos 2024), with endpoint access emerging as THE top attack vector for OT and industrial control systems (ICS). This means the same connections vital to maintaining your critical systems, whether a vendor connecting remotely via VPN or an employee logging into a local workstation, represent a potential entry point into your environment.
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Bridging the Gap Between IT and OT Cybersecurity in the Middle East's Critical Infrastructure

Aug 29, 2025 By Notis Iliopoulos In Obrela
As the Middle East rapidly accelerates its digital transformation across sectors like energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, the traditional gap between IT and OT cyber security is closing. Industrial operators now rely on interconnected systems to maximize efficiency, but this increasing convergence introduces new vulnerabilities that cannot be addressed in isolation.
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OT Security in Ports: Lessons from the Coast Guard's Latest Warning

Jul 3, 2025 By Kirsten Doyle In Tripwire
The cranes that move goods in and out of America's busiest ports (some of the most essential components of our national logistics chain) are under growing scrutiny. In a newly issued MARSEC Directive 105-5, the U.S. Coast Guard has raised red flags about the cybersecurity risks that come with ship-to-shore (STS) cranes manufactured in China. These cranes, mostly produced by state-owned enterprises like Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), make up nearly 80% of the STS equipment at U.S. ports.
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Keeping the Lights on: Cybersecurity Automation in Critical National Infrastructure

Keeping the Lights on: Cybersecurity Automation in Critical National Infrastructure

Jun 27, 2025 By Chris Jacob, VP, Global Field Operations In ThreatQuotient
Ask anyone who was scheduled to fly in or out of London Heathrow airport in the UK on March 20 and 21 2025, and they'll tell you that disruption to critical national infrastructure (CNI) is no joke. A fire at a local electricity substation resulted in thousands of journey disruptions and cancellations as one of the world's busiest airports was closed and incoming planes were diverted to alternative locations. The knock-on effect of the closure continued for days, and lost tourism revenue for the UK.
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Practical Solutions to Safeguarding Oil & Gas Operations from Cyber Threats

Practical Solutions to Safeguarding Oil & Gas Operations from Cyber Threats

Jun 27, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
If you work in oil and gas, you already know that digital systems are the backbone of day-to-day operations. From monitoring drilling equipment to running pipeline controls and managing remote sites, almost every process depends on some form of automation. However, with this shift comes an uncomfortable truth. You're more exposed to cyber threats than ever before.
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Securing Our Water: Understanding the Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025

Jun 25, 2025 By Kirsten Doyle In Tripwire
Cyberattacks on public infrastructure are no longer hypothetical. From ransomware disabling city services to foreign actors probing utility networks, the risks are real and rising. Among the most vulnerable targets are our public water systems. Often underfunded, technologically fragmented, and encumbered by legacy systems, water utilities are easy pickings for determined attackers.
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The Invisible Threat: Rethinking OT Security for Clean Energy and National Infrastructure

Jun 18, 2025 By Kroll In Kroll
A recent revelation of a Chinese-manufactured “kill switch” embedded in power inverters has reignited global conversations about cyber risk, supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical dependencies in the Operational Technology (OT) ecosystem.
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OT Asset Discovery Using XDR: From Blind Spots to Full Visibility

Jun 18, 2025 By Fidelis Security In Fidelis Security
Operational Technology (OT) environments are increasingly under pressure from evolving cyber threats. With digital transformation accelerating across industries, the need for comprehensive visibility into all connected assets is more important than ever. According to the 2022 OT/ICS Cybersecurity Survey by SANS Institute, nearly 40% of industrial organizations reported lacking a complete inventory of OT assets—highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive cyber asset visibility.
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The Endpoint Dilemma: Why Your Critical Systems Are More Vulnerable Than You Think

Jun 17, 2025 By Roark Pollock In Xona
In today’s connected OT, ICS and CPS world, critical infrastructure organizations have a need to extend remote access to employees, 3rd party contractors, and OEMs. But in the rush to support remote operations, many critical infrastructure operators have exposed their critical systems to a silent but severe risk: the user endpoint.
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