Critical Infrastructure

The SecurityInfoWatch.com Critical Infrastructure category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the Critical Infrastructure market. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments at utilities, airports, transit operators, oil and petrochemical facilities, and other critical infrastructure operators.

N.J. faces alarming threats in an unsettling extremism climate, officials warn

N.J. faces alarming threats in an unsettling extremism climate, officials warn

March 12, 2025

The latest threat assessment by the state Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness presents an unsettling picture for security officials.

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Fortinet expands its OT Security Platform to strengthen protection for critical infrastructure

March 11, 2025

Armis acquires OTORIO to expand its OT and cyber-physical security portfolio

Critical Infrastructure

Armis acquires OTORIO to expand its OT and cyber-physical security portfolio

March 7, 2025

Recent inspections from the EPA found that more than 70% of the U.S.'s major water systems have critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity remains an afterthought. What will it take to make it a priority?

Feb. 26, 2025

Critical Infrastructure

It seems quaint now, but once viewed as recreational gadgets, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have morphed into sophisticated platforms for espionage, sabotage, and intentional and unintentional operational disruption, as highlighted by these recent situations.

Anti-Drone Technologies

Why drones are the bad actors’ new toy

Yaniv Mendelson

Feb. 12, 2025

Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the site of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Critical Infrastructure

Super Bowl LIX: New Orleans implements unprecedented security measures

Feb. 6, 2025

What makes these campaigns particularly insidious is their stealth. These threat actors use sophisticated, often custom-built tools to penetrate networks and remain undetected for long periods.

Security Executives

The rising tide of state-sponsored cyber warfare and what you can do about it

Feb. 5, 2025

A platform-agnostic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution refers to a service provider that offers MDR services independently of any specific cybersecurity platform or technology stack, becoming a “platform” in and of itself, along with advisory services that help select the best-of-breed tooling.

Platforms vs best-of-breed solutions: why not both?

Jan. 29, 2025

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Update to ISA/IEC 62443 standards addresses cybersecurity in industrial and critical infrastructure operations

Update to ISA/IEC 62443 standards addresses cybersecurity in industrial and critical infrastructure operations

International Society of Automation (ISA)

Jan. 28, 2025

This update of the 2010 version provides significant technical changes, including a revision of the requirement structure into security program elements and a maturity model for...

New study reveals 92% of industrial sites at risk from unsecured remote access

Critical Infrastructure

New study reveals 92% of industrial sites at risk from unsecured remote access

Jan. 22, 2025

The DeNexus study highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures in industrial remote access solutions.

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Holding the Line Against Terrorism with Rebel Global Security CEO Mark Freedman

Jan. 22, 2025

Mark Freedman discusses online radicalization, social media, and rising threats of violence from both sides of the political aisle.

Energy companies boost investment in cyber arms race to manage industry's 'greatest risk'

Energy companies boost investment in cyber arms race to manage industry's "greatest risk"

Jan. 22, 2025

According to the latest Energy Cyber Priority report from DNV Cyber, energy companies are making progress in cybersecurity.

In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, now is the time to consider partnering with an LSP to take advantage of the many benefits of TMS and integration technology.

Critical Infrastructure

How transportation management systems mitigate supply chain risks for manufacturers

Jan. 18, 2025

Investing in a partnership with a Logistics Service Provider (LSP) can help organizations implement and operate a TMS would be a transformative step.

As the global financial system becomes more interconnected, it's apparent that regulatory frameworks like DORA are not isolated to one region. U.S. companies, especially those in the information and communication technology (ICT) sectors, need to pay close attention to DORA’s implementation.

DORA compliance is a strategic necessity for U.S. companies serving EU financial institutions

Jan. 17, 2025

As DORA takes effect, recovery resilience tops the compliance agenda.

The Pentagon is expected to release a new assessment to evaluate and approve zero trust standards in early 2025.

Information Security

How the DOD is enabling its Zero Trust mission

Felipe Fernandez

Jan. 10, 2025

Bridging strategy and culture in the Pentagon aims to advance Zero Trust to secure data and support mission success by 2027.

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Becrypt launches VDI Guard to secure critical infrastructure

Jan. 10, 2025

Becrypt VDI Guard is specifically engineered to safeguard remote access protocols against advanced cyber threats.

ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions partners with UFT to protect water treatment facilities from cyberattacks

Critical Infrastructure

ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions partners with UFT to protect water treatment facilities from cyberattacks

Jan. 9, 2025

ARIA is working with UFT to resell and integrate AZT PROTECT into water treatment systems to better protect them from today’s cyberattacks.

Agents of the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seen outside a house on Mandeville Street, where bomb-making materials were found in connection with the New Orleans terror ramming attack. A fire broke out, and bomb-making materials were found in a short-term rental property, where the man who killed at least 10 people in New Orleans early on New Year's Day may have stayed before plowing his pickup truck into a crowd.

Critical Infrastructure

FBI says Bourbon Street terrorist acted alone, as tourists return after mass killing

Jan. 3, 2025

The attack brought hundreds of new state police and federal specialists to the city in advance of the Super Bowl.