Infrastructure Electric,Gas & Water

Security magazine talks with Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO of Buzz Solutions, about the importance of security for power utility substations.

A case study discusses an intrusion into the United States electric grid associated with Volt Typhoon, a Chinese threat actor.

A new report indicates a rise in cyberattacks against the utilities sector.

Water and wastewater system facilities have been urged to secure internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs).

Two-thirds (67%) of third-party energy sector breaches were caused by software and IT vendors. 

Iranian cyber actors are targeting critical infrastructure entities via brute force.

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, American Water discovered unauthorized activity in its systems.

New research discusses the state of email security amongst critical infrastructure organizations.

Jeremy Rodrigues discusses the importance of mentorship and his career throughout the public and private sector of the security industry.

A new report highlights the rising threat of cyber incidents against critical infrastructure. 

Halliburton, one of the most prominent oilfield service companies, was the subject of a recent cyberattack.

A new malware campaign targets Spanish-speaking individuals within the mining sector. 

A new report measures the likelihood that an organization’s employees would fall for a phishing or social engineering scam. 

Historical trends over the past decade prove that when global conflicts arise, cyberattacks will follow. 

A new report highlights trends in AI-powered attacks and cybersecurity strategies. 

Critical infrastructure must not only guard against intrusions from organized groups but also unintentional vulnerabilities introduced by employees.

An investigation by the EPA reveals that a majority of water systems do not meet compliance standards. Security leaders are sharing their thoughts. 

Entities supporting critical infrastructure components must implement a comprehensive set of physical and technical tools and practices.

While the NSA’s guidance on fortifying the network and environment pillar of Zero Trust through segmentation is impactful, many organizations still have a demand for connectivity.

In a recent report, two-thirds of IT leaders express a lack of confidence in the United States government’s ability to defend against cyberwarfare.

The evolution of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in its 2.0 iteration underscores a significant paradigm shift towards a governance-focused approach.

The White House has stated that critical infrastructure may be targeted by malicious actors, and security leaders are sharing their insights on the situation. 

A survey of more than 1,000 security professionals worldwide has been conducted to gain valuable insights into the energy and utilities sector. 

New information shows that the energy and infrastructure industry is experiencing more cyberattacks utilizing social engineering tactics. 

Third-party data breaches against energy organizations were analyzed in a recent report, finding that 90% of global organizations have had a breach.

A new report reveals that two thirds of critical infrastructure employees report a real malicious email attack within first year of training.

The Security Benchmark Survey gathers data from security leaders for the Security Benchmark Report. Participate before the July 14 2023 deadline.

The cybersecurity industry needs to build awareness on the importance of cybersecurity and resilience in the face of critical infrastructure threats.

Utility organizations, like other critical infrastructure sites, are faced with ever-present challenges to protect facilities, people and assets.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Durez Corp. for chemical exposure and explosion risks of resin and circuitry workers.