Security incidents that affect railways usually fall into one of three categories: intrusion, theft, or terrorism. To keep passengers and freight safe, physical security must always be ensured.

Ukrtelecom, a major mobile service and internet provider in Ukraine, was hit by a cyberattack. 

From unalignment in safety and cybersecurity regulations and standards to the increased risk of cyberattacks in functional safety systems as they become better connected, there is a need for security experts to expand and deepen collaboration to close the gap between functional safety and cybersecurity. 

Security professionals are increasingly having to mitigate physical and cybersecurity convergence. Here are three tips for organizations to remain resilient in a connected world.

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.

CISA's Cyber Storm exercise simulates a significant cybersecurity incident impacting critical infrastructure to improve risk management, incident response planning, information sharing and cyber response activities. 

Critical infrastructure operators are now required to report ransomware attacks, data breaches and other incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Several nonprofit cybersecurity organizations launched Nonprofit Cyber, a first-of-its-kind coalition of global nonprofit organizations to enhance joint action to improve cybersecurity. 

According to U.S. and U.K. cybersecurity agencies, a threat actor known as Sandworm or Voodoo Bear is using a new malware called Cyclops Blink.

Betsy Soehren-Jones will further drive the adoption of essential tools infrastructure companies need to address the next generation of cybersecurity problems at Fortress Information Security.