OT security

Censys–Rilian Deal Boosts Middle East Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Amid Rising State-Linked Threats

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The Middle East faces escalating cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including power grids, oil terminals, and financial networks. Recent research by Fortinet details an Iranian state-backed intrusion into Middle East critical national infrastructure networks. Other industry analysis highlights rising attacks on Middle Eastern oil, gas, utilities, and transport systems that rely on connected technologies, including a … Read more

Cybersecurity Investment: The Hidden Core of JPMorganChase’s $1.5 Trillion Security Plan

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JPMorganChase’s Security and Resiliency Initiative Examined Yesterday, JPMorganChase announced a $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative, a 10-year plan designed to enhance America’s economic and digital strength, improving critical industries. While “cybersecurity” is only mentioned directly in one of the four pillars, investment in it quietly powers all of them. CEO Jamie Dimon emphasized urgency … Read more

Manufacturing Cybersecurity Rises to Board-Level Priority as AI Adoption Accelerates

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Manufacturing cybersecurity now commands board attention. Rockwell Automation’s 10th “State of Smart Manufacturing” places cyber threats second among external risks, after economic conditions. Our coverage earlier this week highlighted extreme Operational Technology (OT) loss models nearing $330 billion. Business interruption alone could exceed $172 billion. The stakes for plants and insurers keep rising. Smart manufacturing … Read more

Cyber Threat Surge Hits Manufacturing and Healthcare; Uptick in Attacks On Agriculture and Food Sectors

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Industrial Cyber Threats Escalate Rapidly Industrial operations across critical sectors, including energy, manufacturing, transportation, and water infrastructure, are facing a steep surge in cyber threats. According to Honeywell’s 2025 Cyber Threat Report, ransomware attacks rose by 46% in the first quarter of the year alone. The dramatic uptick reflects a growing assault on the operational … Read more

New Report: ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budgets Lag as Attacks Surge, Leaving Critical Infrastructure at Risk

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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

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