Articles Tagged with ''critical infrastructure''

One challenge for supply chain security practitioners is choosing which of the multitude of guidance documents and best practice frameworks to use when building a cyber supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) program. Let's explore each framework. 

OT security and Industrial Control System Security (ICS), while improving, has not kept up with their evolving ecosystem, leaving systems exposed — as seen by attacks on critical infrastructure.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) are asking critical infrastructure network defenders to adopt a heightened state of awareness to mitigate attacks from Russian-state sponsored threat actors.

A critical infrastructure, ports pose unique security challenges and require a holistic approach to security, access and risk mitigation. Here, we cover best practices for port security.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are reminding critical infrastructure partners to stay vigilant against threats during holidays and weekends.

November is Infrastructure Security Month and a time to think about how organizations can contribute to the security and resilience of the U.S.'s essential services and functions.

Employees and non-employee contractors continue representing the most critical weak link in the IT chain. Too many employees, and vendors using corporate networks, are still falling for phishing attacks. Enhanced worker training on cyber risks helps, but training coupled with stronger systems offers the best protection against cyber threats.

Assessing cyber risk is essential to a business and is a key contributor to its overall reputational risk. Businesses need to take cyber risk into account in overall business strategy and planning. 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) published a cybersecurity advisory regarding BlackMatter ransomware cyber intrusions targeting multiple U.S. critical infrastructure entities, including two U.S. food and agriculture sector organizations.