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Critical authentication bypass discovered in Rockwell software

26 February, 2021

An easily exploited flaw enables an attacker to remotely connect to almost any Logix programmable logic controller.


Zero Trust security for industrial control systems

12 February, 2021 by Serge Maillet, Siemens Australia and New Zealand*

Zero Trust operates under the notion of least privilege, which means to provide the minimal system access to perform the required system functions.


Remote cyber attack on Florida water facility

09 February, 2021 by Commentary by Michael Mimoso, Editorial Director at Claroty

Attack had the potential for catastrophic health effects.


ICS vulnerabilities increased in second half of 2020: report

09 February, 2021

Claroty's Biannual ICS Risk & Vulnerability Report identifies critical infrastructure sectors most at risk and increased attention on industrial cybersecurity.


Critical flaws found in three vendors' OPC implementations

28 January, 2021

Industrial cybersecurity research company Claroty has disclosed critical vulnerabilities in three vendor implementations of the OPC network protocol.


Connected devices to bring greater risk in 2021

03 December, 2020

The events of 2020 have changed how organisations operate, in ways that will alter the risk surface for every organisation in 2021 and beyond.


Report highlights IoT cybersecurity risk in mining industry

23 November, 2020

The majority of mining organisations report that cybersecurity has not been a priority for their IoT solutions, according to Inmarsat research.


Ransomware and the IIoT

16 November, 2020 by John Young, APAC Director, EU Automation

Connected devices increase vulnerability to cybercrime.


Claroty discloses new vulnerabilities in Modicon M221 PLCs

13 November, 2020

Claroty and Schneider Electric have disclosed four Modicon M221 authentication bypass flaws.


Endress+Hauser establishes new internet security standard

30 October, 2020

IETF recommends the SmartBlue CPace protocol for password-protected access to instruments.


ABB and IBM to bolster cybersecurity for industrial operations

16 October, 2020

ABB process control systems can now connect with IBM security platform for digital threat visibility.


Increase in industrial cyber threats since pandemic began: report

07 October, 2020

A new survey reveals IT and OT security professionals' shifting concerns, attitudes and experiences during the pandemic.


Building cyber resilience for industrial control systems

07 October, 2020 by Serge Maillet, Siemens Australia and New Zealand*

Trying to defend against the growing sophistication of cyber threats using manual efforts puts us at a disadvantage against very determined threat actors.


Remotely exploitable ICS vulnerabilities on the rise: report

21 August, 2020

New report from Claroty researchers finds latest ICS vulnerabilities most prevalent in energy, critical manufacturing, water and wastewater sectors.


Cybersecurity package must help businesses be more cyber aware

07 August, 2020

The AIIA has supported the Prime Minister's $1.66 billion cybersecurity strategy, saying it needs to empower businesses to be more cyber vigilant.


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