OT cybersecurity attacks have become a significant concern for critical infrastructure operators and a major part of our conversations with clients and others in the industry. Not only are they dangerous, but they’re extremely costly. According to the 2024 IBM Cost...
In today’s manufacturing and critical infrastructure environments, network security is no longer optional—it’s essential. The rise of connected devices and operational technology (OT) systems has introduced new vulnerabilities, making it critical for organizations...
Are we entering a new era in manufacturing? Certainly technological advances are ushering in one, but so are other external influences. From geopolitical events to supply chain impacts, we are in the midst of an interesting chapter for the sector, specifically when...
The global operational technology (OT) cybersecurity market is projected to reach $21.6 billion by 2028, according to a report by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. Despite this significant growth potential, the market remains in its infancy. Our own...
As Infosecurity Magazine just reported, US Department of Defense (DoD) officials have received improved cybersecurity guidance for reviewing contractors thanks to the updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Reaching this next level in...
While there are many ongoing challenges that companies face in the pursuit of operational security, the talent shortage is one of the most vexing. In fact, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) recently partnered with the Office of Management...
Having spent decades in the industrial space, we understand that maintaining operations is time consuming. With the already demanding daily requirements, the thought of having to add something else can be overwhelming. So, too often we encounter hesitation to...
The DYNICS team kicked off the summer with a busy schedule, traveling to states such as Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia to meet with a variety of operators. And as we do each month, we have a brand-new takeaway to share. It seemed that throughout June we were again and...
In May, DYNICS headed to Automate 2024, the leading automation event in North America. While we were there, a few recurring themes popped up, with many being ones we covered in our previous Industry Insights posts. Of course, there were the standard zero-trust...
At the beginning of May, the NSA and CISA released an urgent warning regarding pro-Russian hacktivists targeting OT networks and monitoring systems throughout the U.S. and Europe. In a fact sheet co-authored by the FBI, Environmental Protection Agency, Department...
Imagine you only have one dollar to spend, and there is only so much time in the day to figure out how to best utilize it. You have to ask yourself…How do I keep the plant floor running with efficient time and resources? That’s the question many working with OT are...
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) just released an updated draft of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), which expands on the original’s mission to provide critical infrastructure operators with much-needed cybersecurity guidance. While...
