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The Critical Matter of OT Cybersecurity – The global financial impact from catastrophic cyber events targeting Operational Technology (OT) could hit $329.5 billion. This, according to a new report from industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos and Marsh McLennan’s Cyber Risk Intelligence Center. In the worst modeled scenario, business interruptions alone would account for more than $172 … Read more
The Vulnerability of Local Government Cybersecurity INE Security has issued a warning about the rising threat of cyberattacks against local governments. As cities digitize more public services, cybercriminals are exploiting this shift to target critical infrastructure. We’ve reported in the frequency with which K-12 schools need to contact their cyber insurance broker because underfunding in … Read more
Imagine getting a report card with words like “insufficient,” “misaligned priorities,” and “fragmented defenses.” That’s the current state of industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, according to a new report from OPSWAT and SANS Institute. Despite rising cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, cybersecurity budgets remain inadequate. The obvious result of insufficient ICS/OT cybersecurity … Read more
A new study by DeNexus has revealed that a startling 92% of industrial sites worldwide are at risk from unsecured remote access systems, exposing them to potential losses as high as $1.5 million per location. The research into Industrial cybersecurity risks looked at 254 industrial facilities. Covering North America, Europe, and Australia, underscoring the vulnerability … Read more
Global cyberattacks surged by 44% in the past year, driven by the changing nature of nation-state threats and the growing use of generative AI. According to The 2025 State of Cybersecurity from Check Point Software’s annual report, nation-states have shifted their approach from short-term assaults to prolonged campaigns to undermine trust and destabilize critical systems. … Read more