TAP Into Technology Blog: Industrial OT (4)
How Data Diode TAPs Improve Security Monitoring
Analyzing packet level data within a network has become a vital component within an organization's security architecture. Packet level visibility provides essential information needed to protect against security breaches that affect...
U.S. Government Response to Cybersecurity Threats Expose Need for Visibility
High-profile incidents such as the SolarWinds supply chain attack that affected multiple U.S. government agencies, the attempted manipulation of control systems at the Oldsmar water treatment plant, and the ransomware attack on Colonial...
How to Solve Legacy OT Security Challenges
In the course of everyday life, many of the decisions we make about information technology (IT) in a business context are simpler than they may seem at first glance. If we’re buying mobile phones or tablets to help employees stay in touch...
MITRE ATT&CK: The Magic of Segmentation
In cybersecurity, nation-states, cybercriminals, hacktivists, and rogue employees are the usual suspects. They fit nicely into categories like external attackers or insider threats. But what about our essential suppliers, partners, and...
How does asset discovery work in OT environments?
Imagine the following scenario. You’re the CEO of an independent crude oil pipeline operator serving a dozen fields in the Permian Basin, and the recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline has got you thinking. So far, your company has...
Virtual power plants exist and yes, visibility is important
Globally, a consensus seems to be emerging that the time has come to push forward with the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This is good news for climate scientists, environmental activists, and everyone else concerned about...