To construct flexible and cost-effective IP video surveillance systems for protection of critical infrastructure, integrators often take advantage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches, especially in outdoor locations. The challenge lies in ensuring that PoE switches can provide high-power output and sufficient network bandwidth, while remaining highly available and reliable. This is particularly important when…
Cybersecurity 500: The official 2018 list is here
Cybercrime is one of the greatest threats to companies and the economic livelihood of individuals. Utilities banks, major corporations, and small startups are all at risk. The impact on society is reflected in the Official 2017-2018 Cybercrime Report, published by Cybersecurity Ventures, a researcher and publisher covering the global cyber economy, and a source for…
Moxa offers a new, secure way to connect to remote machines & equipment
To better serve the needs of OEMs and machine builders, Moxa has launched a new Remote Connect Suite that provides an easier and more secure way to connect to remote machines and equipment for the performance of critical troubleshooting, maintenance, data acquisition, and device management, resulting in faster and smarter support. Designed for Industrial IoT environments, the Moxa Remote Connect…
DOE forms new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry is establishing a new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). According to the DOE release, $96 million in funding for the office was included in President Trump’s FY19 budget request to bolster the Energy Department’s efforts in cybersecurity and energy security. The CESER…
New Report: Assessing and preparing for cybersecurity threats in a distributed energy resource future
New report identifies challenges and strategies for state and federal policymakers and regulators, as well as utilities and technology providers, to protect evolving energy system against cyberattacks
Greatest impact on utility operations: the changing cybersecurity landscape
BRIDGE Energy Group announced results from the company’s 2018 BRIDGE Index Utility Industry Grid Operations Survey. The latest survey results showed 35% of utilities polled consider the changing cybersecurity landscape as having the biggest impact on operations, at more than double the second-placed issue. In fact, 48% are or will be considering outsourcing OT operations and support…
FERC proposes to require reporting for all cyberattacks on important electric infrastructure
This proposal is driven in part by FERC’s concern that the existing CIP reliability standards only require regulatory reporting if cyberattacks have an impact on bulk-power system reliability.
The top five wind stories of 2017
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2018, a year of great promise for new wind industry development in the U.S. Before looking too far into the future, however, let’s take a quick look back to appreciate the progress wind power made in America last year. 1. Offshore wind is here Where 2016 was a year that…
Report highlights cyber threat to U.S. electric industry
FireEye reported that the malware—dubbed “TRITON”—triggered the emergency shutdown capability of an industrial process within a critical infrastructure ICS.
Darktrace Industrial uses machine learning to identify cyber campaigns targeting critical infrastructure
Darktrace’s Industrial Immune System technology uses AI algorithms that mimic the human immune system to defend industrial networks of all types and sizes. In an era where OT and IT are increasingly converging, Darktrace’s technology is uniquely positioned to provide full coverage of both enterprise and industrial environments.
Tenable and Siemens form partnership to secure critical infrastructure
At a time when the risk of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure has grown exponentially, the global leaders in cybersecurity and OT have teamed up to launch “Industrial Security” from Tenable, which Siemens is delivering as a service to help companies secure and protect their critical OT assets.
GE Digital expands its Predix platform portfolio
GE unveiled expansions to its suite of edge-to-cloud technologies and industrial applications, designed to help its customers build a complete asset strategy. These additions to the GE Digital portfolio complement the key software applications that drive industrial productivity and extend these benefits through Predix, the application development platform for the Industrial Internet. To help industrial companies…
Cybersecurity software provides risk analyses and protection
ARES Security plays a large role in the security industry and in protecting our critical infrastructure and public safety markets.
Accenture research: Utilities say cyber attacks could bring down the grid in next 5 years
Almost two-thirds (63%) of utility executives believe their country faces at least a moderate risk of electricity supply interruption from a cyberattack on electric distribution grids in the next five years.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy appoints Alan Feeley as Chief Cyber Security Officer
In this role, Alan Feeley will work closely with the Technology and Product Security Departments, Corporate Security, and HR.
Siemens and PAS Global partner to provide monitoring and cybersecurity for industrial control systems
Siemens and PAS Global, a provider of industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity solutions, announced an agreement to provide fleet-wide, real-time monitoring for ICSs. By leveraging the unique capabilities of both companies, this partnership will provide customers with a couple benefits. The deep analytics required to identify and inventory proprietary assets; and The visibility to detect and respond effectively to attacks…
Indegy selected as industrial IoT security solution of the year
Indegy, a provider of industrial cyber security, announced it was selected as the Overall IoT Security Solution of the Year in the 2017 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The company was selected from over 2,000 nominations for its ability to protect industrial networks from threats associated with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The complete list of…
Basler ace L cameras, 9 & 12 megapixels and to 40 fps, enters production
Basler is starting the series production of the twelve new ace L models with the high-resolution sensors IMX253, IMX255, IMX267 and IMX304 with state-of-the-art global shutter technology from Sony’s Pregius line.
U.S. electric grid remains vulnerable to natural disasters, cyber, and physical attacks; action needed to improve resiliency of the power system
The grid remains vulnerable to diverse threats that can potentially cause extensive damage and result in large-area, prolonged outages that could cost billions of dollars and cause loss of life, the report found.
Axis security cameras see more in low light
Axis is bringing its new Forensic WDR technology to several new network cameras, enhancing the ability to capture detail in challenging light conditions and allowing surveillance operators to see forensic levels of detail in both dark and bright areas at the same time.