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NERC CIP Compliance for OT Cybersecurity – What Energy Sector Operators Need to Know
A substation control network does not get a maintenance window because an auditor is coming. That tension sits underneath every conversation about NERC CIP compliance in the energy sector. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical…
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Cybersecurity and AI: Friends, Foes, or Both?
If there is anything that our last few briefs on Volt Typhoon and the concerns over Chinese activity have proven, it is that cybersecurity is a global issue. And it is an issue that’s impact hits many levels and sectors – from consumers to executives and from…
DYNICS Industry Insights: Risk Efficiency and Mitigation
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…
Protecting Against the Typhoon: A Warning for Critical Infrastructure
The Volt Typhoon saga continues. Volt Typhoon is a China-based hacking group accused of targeting critical infrastructure, and federal agencies have been tracking its activity for some time. The concern around its ability to establish base camps in IT networks in…
DYNICS Industry Insights: The Importance of Risk Analysis
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…
Security Challenges Hit U.S. Ports and other Critical Systems
Critical infrastructure cybersecurity has been a major part of cross sector discourse over the last several years. But with each large-scale incident, we are reminded why this is a constantly evolving topic. The latest proof point is the case building around Volt…
DYNICS Industry Insights: Incorporating a Zero-Trust Framework into OT and ICS Environments
In ICS-driven industries such as energy, manufacturing, and transportation, there has been a surge in the convergence of IT and OT. This shift has been fueled mainly by the increasingly important role of data processing and insights, as well as the integration of…
Looking Ahead: What Will Influence Cybersecurity Action in 2024
While overwhelming, it is critical to stay ahead of the game when dealing in cybersecurity. So with 2024 now in full swing, it’s time to look ahead at what might drive the field throughout the next 12 months. If some of the latest industry news tells us anything,…
DYNICS Industry Insights: New Year, New Way of Thinking
December is all about celebrating the holidays with friends, family, and loved ones. But it’s also the time for setting intentions. What will you focus on in the year ahead? If you’re operating in the OT space, we have one motto to suggest for 2024 – protect…
Looking Back at 2023 Cybersecurity Trends
As the saying goes, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” So as 2023 enters our rearview mirror, what lessons can we take from it? In the case of cybersecurity, there are plenty. It’s been a packed year of cybersecurity incidents and…
DYNICS Industry Insights: The Rise of IIoT and 5G
Another month has come and gone, and it was yet again filled with exciting meetings, networking, and eye-opening industry events. Over the course of November, we connected with partners such as Cornerstone and EliteOps, attended a 5G forum, and so much more. With…
War and Cybersecurity: The Advancing Cyber Battlefront
When describing the war in Ukraine recently, NPR’s cybersecurity correspondent, Jenna McLaughlin, stated this: “It’s now been 18 months of fighting. The focus has rightfully been on dead and wounded, but there’s still real concern about how…
DYNICS Industry Insights: Rising Cybersecurity Awareness
October was a busy month for our DYNICS team. From customer and partner meetings to cybersecurity conferences, our networking agenda not only kept our bags packed but provided us with a deeper understanding of what’s driving the latest initiatives, concerns, and…
