OT Security: Why Your Current System is a Hacker’s Dream and How to Fix It
CISA and allies have released tips for picking secure operational technology products, noting that threat actors exploit vulnerable OT products, not just companies. They advise looking for 12 security elements like secure communications and strong authentication to fend off cyber troublemakers with more flair than a spy in a tuxedo.
Hot Take:
**_CISA and its Western pals are dropping the ultimate OT shopping list, but who knew buying secure tech was like trying to find a unicorn at a garage sale?_**
Key Points:
– Cyber threat actors are now targeting operational technology (OT) products instead of specific organizations.
– The guidance outlines 12 security elements that OT product buyers should prioritize.
– The document is a collaborative effort by security agencies from the US, Canada, Europe, and other Western countries.
– Secure by Design principles are largely absent in many OT products, making them vulnerable.
– The 2025 ICS Cyber Security Conference is scheduled for October 27-30 in Atlanta.