OT security stories

Sapphire acquires Awen to move towards OT specialisation
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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it infrastructure
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cyber threats
The appointment of new CEO, Ian Thomas, and acquisition signals the next phase of growth for wholly UK-based Sapphire.

Tenable hones in on OT security with latest release
Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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iot
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management
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hybrid it
Tenable has announced new enhancements to Tenable OT Security, with the aim of helping customers strengthen the security of their OT environments.

New year, new rules – understanding the cybersecurity danger areas in 2022
Mon, 31st Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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iot security
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inventory management systems
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2022 revealed cybersecurity as the biggest worry for Australian business leaders in 2022.

Forescout uncovers 14 major OT vulnerabilities, impacting millions of critical infrastructure devices
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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iot
Forescout Research Labs and JFrog Security Research have disclosed a set of 14 new vulnerabilities affecting operational technology (OT) devices.

Forecast: Ecosystm’s top 6 cybersecurity trends for 2020
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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gdpr
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iot security
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ai
Aussie IT pros peg cybersecurity as top worry for 2020, with escalating threats looming.

How to protect Industrial IoT from ransomware
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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ransomware
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iot security
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malware
Rising ransomware cripples critical OT systems, costing industries millions and upping cyber-risk.

WatchGuard releases new ruggedised network security appliance
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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network management
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network security
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firewall
The Firebox T35-R provides network security capabilities beyond traditional office settings and to industrial internet of things (IIoT).

Forescout appoints Wahab Yusoff as regional VP for Asia-Pacific and Japan
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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iot security
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dei
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forescout technologies
Wahab will focus on growing sales, increasing customer adoption and building the partner ecosystem across Australia, Japan, India and Singapore.

Digitally transform without fear with consistent security policies
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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firewall
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network management
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devops
DX promises growth but heightens cyber risk. Fortinet's Security Fabric may be the strategic answer.

Frost & Sullivan names Radiflow leader in IT/OT security for smart buildings
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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smart building
Company highlighted for delivering superior cybersecurity solution for smart building operators combined with attractive MSSP partnerships.

CyberX launches automated threat extraction platform
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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iot security
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ai
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operational technology
CyberX's Ganymede boosts IoT/ICS security with AI malware detection for critical infrastructures.

Radiflow launches OT MSSP partner programme
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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managed services
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iot security
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cybersecurity
Radiflow launches OT cybersecurity service programme for MSSPs, enhancing industrial network safety.

Radiflow’s OT security app now available on Cortex by Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 29th May 2019
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firewall
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network management
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network security
The app enables customers to leverage their Palo Alto Networks investment and subscribe to value-added OT-specific risk scoring and threat detection services.

Forescout strengthens investment in OT security
Mon, 27th May 2019
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iot security
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edge data centre
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forescout technologies
Forescout’s latest features will provide enterprises with improved productivity, lower risk profiles and faster mitigation of threats.

Combat converged IT and OT security risks - Forescout
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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forescout technologies
At specific risk are healthcare organisations, manufacturers, energy providers, and any business where building management technology is part of the IT network.

Norwegian aluminium manufacturer hit hard by LockerGoga ransomware attack
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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ransomware
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iot security
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malware
Norwegian aluminium company Norsk Hydro has suspended all online operations following a ransomware attack.

LogRhythm launches solution to address network-borne threats
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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firewall
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network management
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siem
LogRhythm has released LogRhythm NDR, an automated network security solution for detecting advanced threats, aimed at operational technology security needs and short-staffed teams.

Tenable solution secures converged IT/OT environments
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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iot security
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tenable network security
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operational technology
Modern OT environments increasingly interconnect with IT, resulting in a complex, sensitive and expanded attack surface.

OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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iot security
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cloud security
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report
Skybox Security’s 2019 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report analyzes what shaped the threat landscape over 2018 and what it means for the year ahead.

ForeScout acquires OT security company SecurityMatters for US$113mil
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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iot security
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mergers and acquisitions
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forescout technologies
Recent cyberattacks, such as WannaCry, NotPetya and Triton, demonstrated how vulnerable OT networks can result in significant business disruption and financial loss.

Ten key steps to secure industrial control systems
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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iot security
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industrial control systems
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nation state attacks
Malicious groups and individuals worldwide are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure such as power and water supplies, telecommunications and transport systems.

Managing OT cybersecurity vulnerabilities at industrial facilities – PAS Global
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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iot security
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iot
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it in manufacturing
Focusing on Level 2 endpoints gives only a surface view because they make up only 20 percent of endpoints that exist in process control networks.

Cyberbit update promises improved visibility into OT networks with SCADAShield 6.0
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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network management
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network security
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firewall
The latest version of SCADAShield provides OT managers with advanced asset tracking and profiling.