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Clea Ostendorf, CISSP, Sean S. Costigan PhD, and Paul Veeneman are #cybersecurity experts you NEED to hear from now, as you build and refresh your IT & OT security strategies this year. Start 2025 off right by getting their input!

2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ IT'S THE YEAR OF OT SECURITY Are your operations protected? https://lnkd.in/e9VNSDE9 #SecureRemoteAccess #OTsecurity #OT #OperationalTechnology #AssetManagement #Manufacturing #WaterTreatment #Utilities #RiskManagement

Here comes the Year of OT Security! We’re equipped! Are you? https://lnkd.in/eA3uGdDp #CyberCloak #Cybersecurity #OT #IT #NetworkSecurity #DataSecurity #OperationalTechnology

We wish you the very best during this holiday season! https://lnkd.in/e9VNSDE9

💪 STRENGTHENING NETWORK SECURITY FOR 2025 According to Chris Krebs, you MUST have preventative measures baked into your product and enterprise roadmaps to ensure network protection and data security. Once such measure must be quantum-safe cryptography. Firms coming out of China are operationalizing stolen U.S. intellectual property and selling it. We need to take proactive action and implement preemptive solutions to thwart their theft attempts. Catch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gqhgrS-z #CyberCloak #QuantumComputing #Quantum #NetworkProtection #Cybsecurity #RiskManagement #DataSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #DataProtection

We talk a lot about safeguarding all #water #wastewater systems for safe continuous operations. A couple of examples: 📹 https://lnkd.in/ghFHFZ2f 📹 https://lnkd.in/e8Kn5zY5 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/efDTVBr7 It's important to understand the nature of the threats against these systems, but it's also critical to understand the solutions that are available to fend off such attacks. Industrial Cyber offers strong insights and resources. #CyberCloak #RiskManagement #OTsecurity #Utilities

🛣️ Your Journey to OT Security 🧭 ❓ How do I keep operations secure ❓ ❓ How do I ensure #SecureRemoteAccess ❓ ❓ What if we're running legacy systems ❓ ❓ What does all of this cost ❓ Cybersecurity needs for #IT network protection and operations differ from those needed for #OTsecurity. For example, control systems do not have an IT "full stack," nor are PLCs, HMIs, etc., to be treated as a PC. Complex IT-centric defenses can increase OT risk. Cybersecurity solutions for uninterrupted secure operations should not be overcomplicated nor expensive, and they should protect legacy systems. See how this works: https://lnkd.in/esyqKaAk #CyberCloak #AssetManagment #RiskManagement #OperationalTechnology #Manufacturing #Utilities

2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ WHAT'S AHEAD FOR #OTsecurity? As we approach 2025, the landscape of Operational Technology (OT) security is evolving rapidly, with several key considerations emerging for #CISO, #CTO, #CIO, and #OTsecurity leaders: (per Industrial Cyber) ✅ Enhanced Regulatory Compliance: Governments are intensifying efforts to bolster cybersecurity across critical infrastructures. For instance, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has unveiled its 2025-2026 International Strategic Plan to enhance global cybersecurity collaboration. Organizations must stay abreast of such regulatory developments to ensure compliance and strengthen their security postures. https://lnkd.in/gcZEwZs3 ✅ Addressing Legacy System Vulnerabilities: Many industrial facilities continue to operate with legacy OT systems that lack modern security features, making them susceptible to cyber threats. The SANS Institute's 2024 survey highlights the importance of updating these systems to improve detection and response capabilities. https://lnkd.in/e4dQuQHs ✅ Adoption of Zero Trust Architectures: Implementing a Zero Trust framework, which operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify," is becoming crucial in OT environments. This approach ensures continuous authentication and minimizes the risk of unauthorized access, thereby enhancing overall security; with specific regard to #SecureRemoteAccess. #CyberCloak #ICS #CPS #Manufacturing #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #NetworkSegmentation #NetworkProtection #AssetManagment

🗨️ "Cyber attacks have increasingly targeted U.S. critical infrastructure — whether the attackers are seeking ransomware or aiming to do damage at the behest of America’s adversaries." 💬 Read more about why this is considered to be the tip of the iceberg: https://lnkd.in/ekXmDwzE The more preemptive we can be, the better. Solutions need to be resilient to all #CyberAttacks, including those generated by #AI and #QuantumComputing. #CyberCloak #CriticalInfrastructure #Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

❓ What's the Worst That Can Happen ❓ 💦 Many water-wastewater utilities can answer this question from direct experience with their first-hand accounts involving #breaches and #cyberattacks against their networks. 💡 Power grids and electric utilties are popular targets. #OTsecurity is a priority. The right preemptive solution makes all the difference. https://lnkd.in/eantpCrG #CyberCloak #AssetManagement #RiskManagement #CPS #ICS #OT #Cybersecurity #CyberPhysicalSystems #ZeroTrust #NetworkSegementation #SecureRemoteAccess