CEOs in industrial sectors all state that AI is part of their top priority. But when it comes to real application, AI projects are not very attractive. Past demos and hiring data science teams often fail to produce the observable results of the highly anticipated digital transformation CEOs wish for. No digital transformation without data […]
Global security risks and the resulting interruptions in access to energy resources have necessitated a new chapter in renewable energy. For every country, energy independence has become an important condition for national security. Today, energy production still relies heavily on underground energy resources, and even countries that are adequate in terms of these resources are […]
Leveraging Visibility into OT and IoT Devices for Preventive Maintenance Welcome to the last in our three-part series on digital transformation in operational technology (OT) environments (see parts one and two if you missed them). In this blog, we look at how organizations can use asset visibility to support preventive maintenance. Let’s start by looking […]
Why Include OT in Your Security Operations Center? In the first part of our series, we discussed the important steps to gain asset visibility and anomaly detection using AI and machine learning. In this article, we will discuss the importance of integrating OT into your security operations center (SOC) and why it is no longer […]
As industrial sectors such as energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing are rapidly digitizing their operations to remain competitive, executives are focusing on enterprise-wide cybersecurity. Converging IT and operational technology (OT) puts many systems such as safety instrumented systems (SIS), water flow meters and hydraulic pumps, as well as vital information stored in data lakes, […]
CYBER ATTACKS AND PROTECTION IN RENEWABLE ENERGY As the share of renewable energy in world energy production increases, news of cyber-attacks on wind farms or turbine manufacturers is also on the rise. Most recently, Germany-based wind turbine manufacturer Nordex’s IT systems were hacked, shutting down IT systems at its own business and connections to remote […]
To date, many security experts have addressed the needs of IT, IoT and OT networks separately. However, as companies embrace and drive their digital transformation, these networks and the cloud are rapidly converging. Security and risk professionals should consider Zero Trust strategies to mitigate risk in these hybrid IT/IoT/OT/cloud environments. Starting from a ‘never trust, […]
Renewables Dominate Electricity Generation Growth The world is experiencing a revolution in how electricity is generated. As climate poses an existential threat to global ecologies and economies, the future belongs – and increasingly – to companies that can reliably and efficiently generate electricity from low- or zero-carbon sources. The transition to wind, solar and hydropower, […]
Ransomware Threatens Operational Systems Ransomware dominated news headlines in the first half of 2021, particularly with the attack on Colonial Pipeline. While this notable incident did not involve a direct breach of the OT network, pipeline systems were disabled by the company, causing gas shortages along the US East Coast. This attack highlighted the link […]
Why has OT security suddenly become a hot topic? We live in a rapidly changing, digital world where companies are delivering increasingly complex Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) business solutions. The key objective in Digital Transformation is to find efficiency and productivity gains that significantly impact the bottom line. Across industry sectors, we […]