Using modified firmware, attackers would be able to turn the power on and off and remotely alter the waveform of and voltage of the electricity being supplied.
An industrial control system cybersecurity initiative established by the Biden administration for the electric and pipeline industries will be expanded to include critical infrastructure entities in the water and wastewater sectors.
New CISA report on the manufacturing sector said while many companies may need to automate to offset worker shortages, they also need to invest in cybersecurity talent so they can more effectively manage the factories of the future.
The group has made more than $74 million in extortion demands and collected more than $43.9 million in ransom payments from victims through November 2021.
A new report says cultural and technical divides are hindering industrial organizations from developing a fully mature security program – a problem that limits visibility throughout the organization and underscores the need for a unified IT/OT security strategy.
The $200 million round was led by Koch Disruptive Investments and investment management firm BlackRock based on a $1.7 billion valuation, the highest of any OT security firm.
