The Norwegian Dam Cyberattack: OT Security Wake-Up Call

By examining the Lake Risevatnet incident through the lens of the SANS Five ICS Critical Controls, it becomes clear how established safeguards could have reduced both the likelihood of the intrusion and its operational impact.

Hack the Hospital: Cybersecurity requires Critical Care

When an attacker takes control of hospital systems, it’s not a spreadsheet that breaks. It’s the oxygen supply, the water treatment system, the temperature control in the ICU. A single digital command can ripple into the realy world: quietly, instantly, dangerously.

OT Security: Lessons from a train hack

A newly confirmed vulnerability in train braking systems has resurfaced after more than two decades, and it’s finally getting some traction. In short, this vulnerability allows attackers to send unauthenticated radio signals that can trigger emergency brakes, putting public safety at risk.

OT Cybersecurity 101: An Essential Guide for Security Teams

Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software that control physical systems like factory equipment, power grids, or hospital machines. Unlike IT, which focuses on data access and user services, OT is about delivering physical products and tangible services.