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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, cybersecurity professionals are on the lookout for cyberattacks following the Kremlin’s initial strategy of hacking the Ukrainian government.

The White House urged private organizations to bolster their cybersecurity defenses, as intelligence suggests Russia is exploring options for potential cyberattacks to target U.S. critical infrastructure.

Ian Thornton-Trump, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Cyjax, and Philip Ingram, CEO of Grey Hare Media, take a closer look at the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the lens of conflict in the Middle East in the tenth episode of The Cybersecurity and Geopolitical Podcast.

Following warnings from DHS and CISA about potential Russian cyberattacks on U.S. organizations, the Senate has passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022.

Organizations are at risk of cyberattacks, as tensions with Russia rise. Adopt a high posture when it comes to cybersecurity and protect the organization’s most critical assets by following four steps.

The Howard Bend Water Plant facility conducted a tabletop exercise, focused on incident information sharing procedures, and emergency response and recovery operations.

Oiltanking GmbH Group and Mabanaft Group — two companies involved in storing and supplying oil and other materials —  have been hit by a cyberattack that has disrupted operations in Germany. 

A new collaborative effort will focus on developing high-impact cybersecurity resilience strategies within 100 days to safeguard the water and wastewater sector.

Killware attacks, cyberattacks intended to cause physical damage and harm, is a grave concern for security professionals in the healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors. Here’s how to defend against it.

As public officials and enterprise leaders work to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the United States, cybersecurity professionals in the energy and transportation sectors should consider how best to secure the technology.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s 2021 National Preparedness Report outlines three types of risk facing U.S. organizations, including catastrophic, systemic and emerging risks.

Security leaders looking to mitigate risk of black swan events in their critical infrastructure organizations can follow some steps to emergency-proof their organization, including looking outside their firm for perspective.

Enterprise security executives generally don’t plan for nation-state-level cyberattacks on their businesses. That may change going forward, when analyzing new trends in hacking and cybersecurity.

Stolen credentials and orphaned accounts can be abused to perform all manner of malicious activity online. Security professionals can enact many strategies to combat this situation.

Recognize a female security professional for Security magazine’s annual Women in Security feature.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will be hosting the final Chemical Security Seminar of 2021 on December 15, featuring panel discussions on supply chain disruptions, emergency management collaboration, and a workshop to assist chemical industry members in designing their own chemical security exercises.

The Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America conference and exhibition is set to take place in New Orleans from February 1, 2022 to February 3, 2022.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert on “Cuba” ransomware, which has launched cyberattacks against 49 critical infrastructure organizations.

As Infrastructure Security Month comes to a close, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) discusses its free counter-IED training programs.

Disaster recovery experts can learn many lessons from the events of Hurricane Ida, including focusing on preparation, infrastructure and far-reaching effects of storms.

Water and wastewater (WWS) facilities are under attack, along with the recent increase in critical infrastructure cyberattacks. A joint statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) details recent attacks and what WWS systems can do to bolster their cyber defense.

A hybrid security solution of IP and analog surveillance cameras helps to keep the Dragon Liquid Natural Gas facility in Wales, U.K. secure.

A new resilience and risk report from First Street Foundation, “The 3rd National Risk Assessment: Infrastructure on the Brink,” calculates the risk of five key dimensions of community risk: residential properties, roads, commercial properties, critical infrastructure and social infrastructure.

Cyber incidents are becoming more frequent and having a greater impact on our day-to-day lives. However, policymakers can do more for emergency management practitioners and the cybersecurity sector if preparedness for “cyber events” becomes a top priority.

The Emergency Management department in Cumberland County, North Carolina will implement a damage assessment drone to aid in search and rescue missions and survey infrastructure after disasters.

As the United States commemorates the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, injured 10,000 more and changed the course of life for many on September 11, 2001, those in the industry reflect on the changes that have happened in the security profession since.

As with most other business, economic, and governmental sectors that are imperative to daily life, the energy sector is at risk from a variety of threats both cyber and physical. What can be done?

Don’t miss this chance for your security program to participate in our editorial report comparing security roles, responsibilities, initiatives and more. Deadline is July 31, 2021!

Secure and reliable utility operations are vital to national security across the globe. The frequency of attacks on critical infrastructure is rapidly rising, not just in the U.S., but across the globe. Here’s what security leaders can do to protect utilities.

A bill has reached Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk that would double the fine for drones flying over critical infrastructure.