Hacking Controller Area Network (CAN Bus) What is Controller Area Network (CAN Bus)? In short words, it’s a communication system made for vehicle intercommunication. It is a network protocol that is commonly used in automobiles to allow different electronic components within the vehicle to communicate with each other over a shared two-wire bus. However, CAN is also…
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Cascading Supply Chain Attack In recent years, supply chain attacks have become one of the most significant threats to cybersecurity. Hackers are using these attacks to gain unauthorized access to systems and data, which can cause a cascade of events that can be devastating to an organization. This article will discuss the cascading supply chain…
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OTIFYD and Waterfall Security Partner to Secure OT Networks London, United Kingdom, April 4, 2023: OTIFYD, EMEA’s next generation OT security services and solutions provider , and Waterfall Security Solutions, the OT security company, today announce a strategic partnership to strengthen industrial cybersecurity in many industries. This collaboration provides OTIFYD’s customers with secure and consolidated IT/OT integration technology that…
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How to shut down a plant remotely in 3 seconds. 3…2…1… and boom! In my hand, I have a remote trigger that can fry the motherboard of any workstation, laptop, server, router, switch, monitor, IP phone, cell phone, firewall, etc. from up to 100 meters away. We can also schedule a date and time when…
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Managing Negative PR Implications After a Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure Guidelines for Effective Crisis Response Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure can have devastating consequences, including negative PR implications for the organization responsible for maintaining the infrastructure. In addition to the immediate risks to public safety, a hack can damage the organization’s reputation, leading to loss of…
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Breaking the Illusion: How some CEOs’ Perceptions of Hacking Differ from Reality Hollywood has given us an unrealistic (with the exception of Mr. Robot) and exaggerated portrayal of hacking in movies and TV shows. From the fast typing and flashy graphics to the unrealistic speed and ease of breaking into secure systems, the depiction of…
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Why IT Security Companies are Not the Best Choice for Securing Operational Technology IT Security Company vs OT Security Company: Why IT Security Companies are Not the Best Choice for Securing Operational Technology As industrial organisations increasingly rely on connected devices and digital systems to manage critical operations, the importance of industrial cybersecurity has become…
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I’m Going to Get Hacked Anyway In his book The Road Less Stupid, Keith Cunningham makes this correct observation about succeeding in business: “I don’t need to do more smart things. I just need to do fewer dumb things.” When it comes to cyber security, I see a lot of dumb decisions made by smart…
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OT Attack Surface Management The attack surface of an operational technology (OT) system refers to the total exposure of the system to potential security threats. It encompasses all the entry points and attack vectors that an attacker can use to gain access to or compromise the system. The attack surface includes a wide range of…
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Industry 4.0 Security Risks and Opportunities Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is a term used to describe the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing and other industries. This new era of manufacturing is characterised by the use of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial…
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