Critical infrastructure facilities can be quite large, so protecting them is a complex challenge that demands multifaceted solutions. Robust, cybersecure technology solutions exist to protect facilities of all sizes and types but getting the most out of these solutions requires attention to the human element as well.
- By Greg Kemper
- Jul 29, 2022
In recent years, we’ve seen an influx of cybersecurity threats compromising energy players, from Saudi Aramco in 2012 to the Colonial Pipeline last year, both of which have had the power to halt the flow of fuel to entire states and nations. In fact, a 2019 survey of global utilities by Siemens and the Ponemon Institute showed 56% of respondents reported that, in the last 12 months, their organization experienced at least one attack that resulted in the loss of private data or an outage.
Outside of physical attacks, when natural gases are extracted, transported, and refined, invisible gas leaks pose a quieter and consistently costly threat. In fact, the United States oil and natural gas industry loses approximately 1.4 to 2.3 percent of its natural gas from operations due to leaks, each year, according to the EPA.
- By Kai Moncino
- Mar 01, 2022
In the new world of modern industrial networking solutions, the security measures to protect a network must match the pace of innovation across many industries, including mining, oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, heavy construction, military, municipalities, and government.
- By Chris Wall
- Aug 02, 2021
The last 12-18 months have shown us just how important our nation’s infrastructure is to our daily lives as well as our health and safety.
- By S. Guerry Bruner
- Aug 02, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Pharr International Bridge discovered a rare pest, a first in nation discovery, in a shipment of coconuts.
When it comes to device and systems connectivity, surge protection solutions can mitigate risk
- By Chris Ralston
- May 20, 2021
Utility and industrial enterprises need secure operations around-the-clock, knowing that any threat to the public’s safety can negatively impact revenues and tarnish their reputations.
Federal, state and local agencies prioritize robust physical security plans for the nation’s electric power utilities. And they should. Any disruption in service from a primary provider could impact millions of people and businesses over a wide swath of the country.
- By John Nemerofsky
- Dec 03, 2020
Networked devices have made all the difference in giving security and communication systems far more ubiquity, capabilities, and performance than anyone could have dreamed of when the IP was invented in 1974.
- By Ronnie Pennington
- Oct 06, 2020
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) was awarded $1,158,589 in the most recent round of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program.
The Energy Department will form a task force focused on identifying and banning equipment that pose national security risks.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 06, 2020
How to improve client and employee trust, collaborate across departments and reduce costs through SOCs
- By Gilad David Maayan
- Apr 07, 2020
Despite concerns about Chinese manufacturers having access to U.S. transportation data, cities continue to move ahead with plans to partner with state-owned companies.
- By Haley Samsel
- Mar 09, 2020
Through a “spearphishing link” sent to staff at the facility, hackers were able to deploy ransomware on the operational network, leading to a two-day shutdown.
- By Haley Samsel
- Feb 20, 2020
The non-invasive system has been implemented by more transportation authorities around the world to address threats of terrorism in public spaces.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 19, 2019
Driven by the 2013 physical assault on a California substation, the NERC CIP 14 regulation has reshaped the way energy’s physical security directors are viewing perimeter security.
- By Craig Summers
- Dec 01, 2019
The department announced the sanctions Friday after it said that North Korean intelligence groups targeted American critical infrastructure, particularly the financial system.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 17, 2019
Technology—from street lights to telephones—has been at the heart of modern cities for more than a century.
- By Kevin Taylor
- Sep 01, 2019
Security is top of mind for consumers around the
world and businesses across industries.
- By Brian Mallari
- Sep 01, 2019