DHS is now requesting that the U.S. Congress grant it extraordinary administrative subpoena powers so that it can request ISPs to turn over the contact information for the owners of industrial control systems. Read More
With the rising tensions between Iran and the U.S., many are concerned about the possible launch of a cyber war as there’s no international rules or norms for digital warfare to protect innocent civilians. Read More
Russia has been making news for hacking utility systems in other nations and for a change, news has emerged that U.S. is conducting cyber attack on power grid in Russia by planting malicious code. Read More
New Atlantic Council report by two former Department of Defense officials suggests that active cyber defense would represent a welcome compromise between doing nothing and going on the offensive. Read More
According to the new U.S. Worldwide Threat Assessment, both Russia and China are capable of launching cyber attacks against critical infrastructure targets in the U.S. Moreover, say top U.S. intelligence officials, both Russia and China appear to be aligning their operations in cyberspace. Read More
One of my clients recently asked me what organizations should expect for information security and privacy in 2019. My short answer: More! Here is what to expect in five key areas in 2019, and beyond. Read More
Critical infrastructure systems are becoming increasingly connected and digitized. The sector is also facing expanding cybersecurity regulations to address cyber threats as the potential for dangerous cyber attacks increases as a result. Read More
According to U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, the U.S. is at “a critical point.” With Russian hackers breaking into the U.S. power grid and gaining access to utility control rooms, they have the opportunity to “throw the switch”, plunging the nation into darkness and chaos. Read More
What some are calling ‘Industrie 4.0’ or the Smart Factory has become a reality, and has accelerated the digital transformation in the industrial sector. This increased reliance on digital systems has led to an increased emphasis on industrial control systems (ICS) security in the manufacturing sector. Read More
