Operations technology (OT) cybersecurity is finally getting more of the attention it deserves, but Dragos Inc. reports that executive buy-in and five control policies/procedures are needed for a successful cybersecurity program. To gain executive understanding and support, a cybersecurity supporter should present them with real-world examples of cyber-attack impacts and how much

The increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks has made it clear that traditional security approaches are no longer enough to keep businesses safe. In response, artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied in a number of ways to help bolster cybersecurity. Here we take a look at some of the most promising applications

The growth of electronics in cars is exposing a new vector for cyberattacks on car owners and automotive companies’ reputations. The potential human cost of an attack on the car’s electronics is driving urgency in the adoption of cybersecurity-aware practices, from OEMs and Tier 1s to every component supplier in

Even though industrial network connections keep multiplying, and accelerated even more during the COVID-19 pandemic, the vulnerabilities that go with them can still be understood and addressed as failure modes, safety issues and process interruptions. “Industrial cybersecurity is meant to allow processes and machines to run as intended, and anything

While analyzing its capabilities, Akamai researchers have accidentally taken down a cryptomining botnet that was also used for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. As revealed in a report published earlier this month, the KmsdBot malware behind this botnet was discovered by members of the Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) after it infected one