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Oregon water system targeted in July cyber intrusion amid nationwide hacks

Oregon officials confirmed unauthorized access to a water district’s core operating technology during a July wave of cyberattacks on U.S. drinking-water systems; the targeted district has not been named, and federal investigators are assessing impacts. The FBI says seven states faced intrusions that affected programmable logic controllers, potentially causing loss of monitoring and pressure changes. Oregon agencies emphasize ongoing cybersecurity vigilance and back-up plans, including restricting remote access and maintaining manual operation options when needed.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#cybersecurity #fbi #operational-technology

technology3 years ago•4 min saved

Honeywell Bolsters Cybersecurity Software Portfolio with SCADAfence Acquisition

Honeywell has announced its acquisition of SCADAfence, a provider of operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Honeywell's OT cybersecurity portfolio, allowing it to offer expanded asset discovery, threat detection, and compliance management capabilities. The integration of SCADAfence into Honeywell's Forge Cybersecurity+ suite will provide an end-to-end enterprise OT cybersecurity solution, enhancing security and reliability for customers in various sectors. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals.

via PR Newswire|

#acquisition #cybersecurity #honeywell

technology3 years ago•6 min saved

"Essential Insights for CISOs on Securing OT Environments"

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly being relied upon to address the security challenges in operational technology (OT) environments. While CISOs have experience securing IT systems, they must understand the unique topography and security challenges of OT. In OT, safety is prioritized over confidentiality, and the separation of zones is stricter. Downtime is not an option for OT systems, and security controls must not disrupt operations. All access to OT environments must be monitored and controlled. IT tools do not always work for OT, and CISOs need to develop soft skills and seek support from experts to bridge the OT security divide.

via The Hacker News|

#cisos #cybersecurity #itot-convergence