FEMA Has Begun Deploying Cyber Advisers to Disaster Zones

Chris Riotta • September 5, 2024

Charles Armstrong, chief information officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told the Billington Cybersecurity Summit his agency has begun deploying cyber advisors to disaster recovery zones to "rapidly and securely" build information technology and operational technology infrastructure.

IoT/IIoT Device Management

Critical Remote Code Vulnerabilities in EV Chargers Exposed

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Seeking a Job in Cybersecurity? Protect Yourself From Scams

Brandy Harris • August 28, 2024

The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.

The Strategic Need for Employee Training and Education

Brandy Harris • August 21, 2024

Today's workforce is increasingly insisting on having employer-provided education and development opportunities. Learn why offering employees opportunities for education and development is both a retention strategy and a key component of a successful business strategy.

Cyberattacks

Addressing the OT SOC Challenges in Industrial Environments

Michael Novinson • August 20, 2024

Piotr Ciepiela, EMEIA cybersecurity leader at EY, discusses the challenges of securing OT systems and contrasts them with IT SOC environments. He emphasizes the need for specialized tools, dedicated personnel and strong collaboration with engineering teams to manage OT SOC operations.

Cybersecurity

IoT Hardware Security: A Growing Concern

Aseem Jakhar • August 20, 2024

Hardware security remains a critical concern for IoT and embedded devices. NCC Group's Alex Plaskett, security researcher, and Robert Herrera, senior security consultant, discuss critical vulnerabilities in Sonos devices and best practices for safeguarding hardware and software.

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CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Karen Habercoss

Tom Field • August 15, 2024

As the chief privacy officer at UChicago Medicine, Karen Habercoss likes to tell her peers, "I know more about security than the average bear." And her knowledge has been put to the test in recent years, with the adjustment to remote work, telehealth and digital transformation.

Cyberattacks

Is China's Threat to US Critical Infrastructure Overblown?

Michael Novinson • August 14, 2024

As concerns grow about China's cyberthreat to U.S. critical infrastructure, Scythe founder and CEO Bryson Bort suggests the actual risk may not be as severe as feared. He explains the factors that might limit China's cyber activities and the real strategic vulnerabilities that could be targeted.

Culture

Cybersecurity Consulting: Is It the Right Career for You?

Brandy Harris • August 14, 2024

Cybersecurity consulting encompasses a wide array of services and specialties, ranging from high-level strategic guidance to hands-on technical support. Discover the categories and learn how to position yourself as a trusted expert in the cybersecurity consulting field.

Cybersecurity

Securing Lives: FDA's Latest Push for Safer Medical Devices

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • August 9, 2024

Aftin Ross, deputy director of the Office of Readiness and Response at FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, discusses the latest medical device cybersecurity regulations, industry collaboration and manufacturers' efforts to address vulnerabilities and ensure patient safety.

Cybersecurity

Photovoltaic Platform Flaws Threatened Global Solar Grid

Prajeet Nair • August 7, 2024

Software used to manage a fifth of the world's solar electricity contained flaws enabling full access to attackers, risking grid overloads and blackouts. Solar power accounts for a sliver of overall U.S. electricity generation but will make up half of domestic electricity generation by 2050.

Culture

What Do Grit and Adaptability Mean for Cybersecurity?

Brandy Harris • August 7, 2024

In cybersecurity, the playing field can change at any given moment, so grit and adaptability are essential traits. Leaders can help their team members cultivate these qualities so they can meet the demands of their careers and contribute effectively to their organizations' security efforts.

Cybersecurity

Rockwell Controller Flaw Exposes Industrial Control Systems

Prajeet Nair • August 5, 2024

A vulnerability in Rockwell Automation's ControlLogix 1756 devices allows attackers to bypass a critical security feature, turning the trusted slot mechanism into a hacker's secret passageway to jump between slots and gain access to industrial control systems.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Insights From 60 CEOs and Company Founders

Information Security Media Group • August 5, 2024

The editorial team at Information Security Media Group interviewed 60 of the most well-known and influential leaders in the industry at RSA Conference 2024. Inside this 40-page CEO/Founder Compendium, you'll find insights on leadership, emerging trends in cybersecurity and the latest technologies.