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OPSWAT mobile hardware offers infrastructure security for the air gap

A new, tablet-sized media scanner boasts a wide range of capabilities for critical infrastructure defense.

Feb 6, 2023 3 mins

Many ICS flaws remain unpatched as attacks against critical infrastructure rise

More than a third of ICS device vulnerabilities have no patch available at a time when ICS environments face threats from new cybercrime groups.

Jan 19, 2023 8 mins

Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

NATO tests AI’s ability to protect critical infrastructure against cyberattacks

Cybersecurity experts experiment with autonomous intelligence to secure and defend against increasing cyberthreats posed to critical infrastructure.

Jan 5, 2023 6 mins

Artificial Intelligence Critical Infrastructure

US Congress funds cybersecurity initiatives in FY2023 spending bill

This year’s appropriation bill covers a lot of cybersecurity territory, including threats from TikTok and foreign adversaries and steps to improve medical device security.

Dec 30, 2022 7 mins

Critical Infrastructure Government

Dozens of cybersecurity efforts included in this year’s US NDAA

Cybersecurity initiatives included in the US National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 include increased funding for Cybercom’s hunt-forward operations.

Dec 15, 2022 7 mins

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GAO warns government agencies: focus on IoT and OT within critical infrastructure

Several key US departments are falling woefully short on cybersecurity measures for infrastructure connected to the internet of things and operational technologies, the GAO said in a scathing report.

Dec 15, 2022 5 mins

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Are robots too insecure for lethal use by law enforcement?

The San Francisco Police Department wants to use weaponized robots, but some experts say robots suffer from severe security flaws that render them too dangerous for such use.

Dec 13, 2022 9 mins

Critical Infrastructure Internet of Things Vulnerabilities

FCC’s proposal to strengthen emergency alert security might not go far enough

The FCC has proposed new rules to bolster the security of the nation’s emergency alerting system (EAS) but some experts think the adoption of next-generation technology could help even more.

Dec 5, 2022 6 mins

Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

The Biden administration has racked up a host of cybersecurity accomplishments

The Biden administration’s intense focus on cybersecurity has resulted in an unprecedented number of initiatives. Although domestic efforts seem well-baked, opportunities exist for further leadership in the international arena.

Nov 23, 2022 7 mins

Compliance Critical Infrastructure Government

CISA releases cybersecurity performance goals to reduce risk and impact of adversarial threats

Based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the goals could become the baseline standards for cybersecurity negligence and possible future regulatory requirements.

Oct 31, 2022 7 mins

Compliance Critical Infrastructure