Excel spreadsheets have been the go-to tool for engineers and operations teams for years when managing their OT asset inventory. While spreadsheets are useful for basic tasks, they are no longer sufficient for the complex requirements of modern OT environments. The...
OT asset management, or Operational Technology asset management, refers to identifying, organizing, and maintaining assets within an operational technology environment. Operational technology refers to the hardware and software systems used in manufacturing, energy,...
It is impossible to overstate the significance of vulnerability management in operational technology (OT). A single vulnerability can cause substantial damage to critical infrastructure and result in significant security breaches. However, managing OT vulnerabilities...
In the current digital era, the manufacturing and oil and gas industries extensively rely on technology to increase efficiency and productivity. However, as technological dependence increases, so does the risk of cyber attacks and security breaches. For the success of...
The oil and gas industry is getting more advanced quickly. New technologies and digital solutions are being used to make the industry more efficient and safer. This has left many organizations with a 3-tier architecture: IT networks manage the office data and...
By Ralph Langner OT security is filled with vendors making grandiose claims about their ability to protect against cyber threats and save humanity from disaster. However, in reality, the value of these claims is often abstract and difficult to measure. As a result,...
