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A New European Report Addresses Smart Grid Security

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This week, the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) issued a report outlining the challenges faced when protecting power grids. Along with this report, Europe’s cyber security agency included a framework to be used when establishing procedures to secure smart grids. According to the report, a risk-based approach is key to a secure implementation. Our Kim Legelis shared thoughts with Fahmida Rashid of SecurityWeek, which highlighted that a risk-based approach to smart grid s << More >>

BlackHat Report from the Field Day One:

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Industrial Defender’s Jacob Kitchel is on the ground attending BlackHat 2012.  From the Las Vegas heat he’d interpreting session and research that related to automation system and industrial control system operations.   BH Session: GHz or Bust Researchers demonstrate sub-GHz radio is no longer a barrier to security testing Researchers at the annual Blackhat USA security conference in Las Vegas demonstrated that sub-GHz hardware and wireless technology, which has traditionally been unr << More >>

OT and IT Are Not Made Equal

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When it comes to power generation, chemical processing or oil production, not all computer networks can be treated equal. Though they appear to share similar technologies, information technology (IT) networks and operational technology (OT) networks are two very different environments. And, unfortunately, the traditional means of security, such as patching, do not work for critical infrastructure systems. Kim Legelis, vice president of marketing at Industrial Defender, recently spoke with Fahmid << More >>

Hacking Digital Smart Meters Is Becoming Too Easy

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Recently, in a cyber intelligence bulletin obtained by KrebsOnSecurity, the FBI disclosed information about a hack that occurred on a Puerto Rico smart meter, which is the first known report of a hack on a digital smart meter. This intelligent attack was devised by hackers who communicated with the computer system and changed the software setting to halt the measuring usage of the meter. GreenTech Media called upon Industrial Defender to shed some light on the situation and explain what this mea << More >>