Glossary
OT
Operational Technology — Hardware and software that monitors and controls physical devices, processes, and infrastructure — such as manufacturing equipment, power grids, and pipelines — as distinct from traditional IT, which manages data. OT security prioritizes safety and continuous availability, since an outage or malfunction can cause physical harm, not just data loss.
Recent coverage mentioning OT
Enhancing OT Security with Cyber Deception Strategies
Implement cyber deception in OT to detect, deter, and understand threats targeting critical infrastructure. Gain vital intelligence from attacker interactions.
AI-Assisted PLC Exploit Porting: WAGO RCE via Claude
Forescout researchers used Anthropic's Claude to port a WAGO PLC RCE exploit, demonstrating AI's potential in offensive security but highlighting current challenges.
DoD Refrigeration Outages: Hacking or Malfunction?
Multiple U.S. DoD commissaries report refrigeration outages, leading to speculation of cyberattack amidst a lack of official cause.
U.S. Sanctions Iran-Linked Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
U.S. Treasury sanctions Iran-linked cyber actors, including Mabna Institute members, for critical infrastructure breaches and cyber theft.
TSN Protocols Vulnerabilities Threaten OT Security
New research reveals how unprotected Time-Sensitive Networking protocols in industrial systems could allow attackers to disrupt physical processes.
Aviation Cybersecurity: Understanding Wi-Fi Disruption Risks
An analysis of aviation Wi-Fi security concerns following a reported Delta flight disruption, examining potential risks and mitigation strategies.
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