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OT, ICS, and SCADA

Operational Technology (OT) refers to computing systems that are used to manage industrial operations as opposed to administrative operations. Operational systems include applications such as production line management, mining operations control, oil & gas monitoring, etc.

Industrial control systems (ICS) represent a major segment within the operational technology sector; they comprise systems that are used to monitor and control industrial processes.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems provide a human-machine interface (HMI) that displays the process under management and provides access to control functions.

Guide
Guide
OT, ICS, and SCADA – What Every Cybersecurity Expert Should Know
In this article you will find out what every cybersecurity expert should know about OT, ICS, and SCADA. Learn more about the interplay and differences.
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Blog
CrashOverRide or the Need for Putting OT Security at the Center of Attention
One of the deplorable components of the Russian aggression toward Ukraine has been resumption of cyber-attacks on the electrical grid. This has highlighted the vulnerability of the electrical...
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Market Compass
Market Compass
Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems
Focus on Operation Technology (OT) is increasing for two reasons: firstly, governments worldwide have, or are threatening to, intervene in cases of compromise of OT infrastructure and secondly,...
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Event Recording
Event Recording
Future-Proof Network Detection & Response for IT & OT – Made in Switzerland
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Navigating the Identity Landscape in the Era of Internet-Connected Devices: Challenges and Solutions
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Navigating the Identity Landscape in the Era of Internet-Connected Devices: Challenges and Solutions
Standfirst: Identity Management plays a crucial role in addressing IoT, IIoT, and IoMT challenges. Avoid the pitfalls by following some key security best practices.
Who is Responsible for Operational Technology Security?
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Who is Responsible for Operational Technology Security?
We recommend that all organizations that have Operational Technology (OT) consolidate the security functions and management under the enterprise CISO. Though most organizations with OT are not...
Security for Operational Technology Environments
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Security for Operational Technology Environments
Learn now about the similar and unique threats facing operational technology (OT) compared to traditional enterprise IT systems.
CrashOverRide or the Need for Putting OT Security at the Center of Attention
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CrashOverRide or the Need for Putting OT Security at the Center of Attention
One of the deplorable components of the Russian aggression toward Ukraine has been resumption of cyber-attacks on the electrical grid. This has highlighted the vulnerability of the electrical...
OT and IoT Security
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OT and IoT Security
Cybersecurity has traditionally focused on Information Technology (IT) not Operational Technology (OT) for several reasons. First, unlike IT that is used for administrative operations, OT or the...
Stop attackers enjoying a pick ‘n’ mix attack surface
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Stop attackers enjoying a pick ‘n’ mix attack surface
We know that the way forward for business IT is to use multi-hybrid architectures for long term agility of operations. Such architectures will include multiple clouds for new services, on-prem...
EIC Speaker Spotlight: Graham Williamson on IoT Project Success
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EIC Speaker Spotlight: Graham Williamson on IoT Project Success
Graham Williamson, Senior Analyst at KuppingerCole, is to deliver a presentation entitled Meeting Expectations – 5 pillars for IoT project success on Tuesday, September 14 starting at 7:20...
Oslo, We Have a Problem!
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Oslo, We Have a Problem!
As you have certainly already heard, Norsk Hydro , one of the world’s largest aluminum manufacturers and the second biggest hydropower producer in Norway, has suffered a massive cyber...
It’s not about security vs. safety – it is about security and safety
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It’s not about security vs. safety – it is about security and safety
When you’ve ever been involved in discussions between IT Security people and OT (Operational Technology, everything that runs in manufacturing environments) people – the latter not...
Industrial Internet of Things: New Driver for the Digital Transformation
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Industrial Internet of Things: New Driver for the Digital Transformation
Last time we’ve devoted an issue of our monthly newsletter to the Internet of Things was almost a year ago . Looking back now, we can already spot a number of significant changes in this...
Bridging the Gap Between IT, OT and Business in the Digital Transformation Age
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Bridging the Gap Between IT, OT and Business in the Digital Transformation Age
The Digital Transformation age is focussed on integrating digital technologies such as social, mobile, manufacturing, cloud computing etc.  It will inherently lead to new types of innovation...
Approaching the Internet of Things Security
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Approaching the Internet of Things Security
As already discussed in one of our earlier newsletters , Internet of Things as a concept is by no means new – various smart devices capable of communicating with each other and their...
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