The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has revolutionized certain bits of operational technology (OT) by interconnecting sensors, actuators, controllers, and edge/cloud analytics platforms. This convergence of OT and IT has however also broadened the attack surface significantly. Legacy OT systems that were designed for isolation are now facing direct or ... Read More

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has revolutionized certain bits of operational technology (OT) by interconnecting sensors, actuators, controllers, and edge/cloud analytics platforms. This convergence of OT and IT has however also broadened the attack surface significantly. Legacy OT systems that were designed for isolation are now facing direct or ... Read More

Exchange of gunfire across LoC mirrors inbound cyberattack volume in India; all signs point to state-backed hybrid warfare Two weeks after the Pahalgam attack heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, India's cyberspace and critical infrastructure are facing increased targeting from cyber proxies operating via Pakistani IPs. With a growing number ... Read More

Exchange of gunfire across LoC mirrors inbound cyberattack volume in India; all signs point to state-backed hybrid warfare Two weeks after the Pahalgam attack heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, India's cyberspace and critical infrastructure are facing increased targeting from cyber proxies operating via Pakistani IPs. With a growing number ... Read More

Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and its parent company, Emera Inc., were recently targeted in a cyberattack that disrupted key digital systems. While the electric grid itself remained operational, the attack exposed several critical weaknesses in the utility's business IT infrastructure. It has sent a clear message to the energy sector: ... Read More

Oil and gas companies globally operate within one of the world’s most complex and high-stakes environments, where cybersecurity is critical. These entities manage vast infrastructures that include industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, drilling infrastructure, pipelines, and refineries, all of which are vulnerable to cyber threats. Compliance with the National ... Read More

As cyber threats increasingly target industrial environments, securing Operational Technology (OT) becomes an imperative. One of the most widely adopted standards for protecting Industrial Control Systems (ICS) is the IEC 62443 series. Developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this robust set of guidelines is designed to help organizations build ... Read More

The new U.S. House of Representatives bill breaks new ground in action and intent. It has received widespread praise across lawmakers and industry participants across the US and will serve as a template for similar legislation across countries. Shieldworkz had spoken about the gap between the number of reported cyberattacks ... Read More