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A key driver of the NERC CIP regulations is to ensure that computer system networks that are vital to the operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES) have a sufficient level of protection, commensurate to their importance to a functioning society. One of the main ways the NERC CIP regulations do this is through mandating […]

Gartner expects 25 billion internet-connected things by 2021 1. These things represent tremendous opportunity for businesses to innovate and automate to deliver new services and drive operational efficiency. In healthcare, smart devices monitor patient health—both in and out of the hospital—and are connected to clinical monitoring services and consumer wellness apps In manufacturing, sensors take […]

The Forescout Cyber Roundup is a weekly blog series that highlights some of the major cyber headlines, as well as some of the more obscure stories from the week. The purpose of this curation is to raise cyber awareness, provoke thought and encourage discussion among cyber professionals at all levels. Articles are categorized by industry, […]

Last week, a new variant of the Mirai botnet was reported by Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42. What makes this Mirai evolution special is the addition of a dozen new exploits and backdoor (built in manufacturer default) accounts that target enterprise devices like smart TVs and conference room presentation systems. These new targets make the […]

Norsk Hydro, one of the largest aluminum producers in the world, has been the victim of a malware outbreak and ransomware attack 1 which has affected its operations worldwide, illustrating how cyber is becoming physical. Cyberattacks and ransomware outbreaks can cause costly disruption and push organizations to manual processes for business continuity, which is especially […]

The Forescout Cyber Roundup is a weekly blog series that highlights some of the major cyber headlines, as well as some of the more obscure stories from the week. The purpose of this curation is to raise cyber awareness, provoke thought and encourage discussion among cyber professionals at all levels. Articles are categorized by industry, […]

The federal government has banned hardware and software made by Huawei, ZTE, Kaspersky and others from its networks. It could soon ban them from yours. U.S. federal agencies are not allowed to have certain types of hardware or software on their information technology (IT) networks. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued […]

The Forescout Cyber Roundup is a weekly blog series that highlights some of the major cyber headlines, as well as some of the more obscure stories from the week. The purpose of this curation is to raise cyber awareness, provoke thought and encourage discussion among cyber professionals at all levels. Articles are categorized by industry, […]

The Forescout Cyber Roundup is a weekly blog series that highlights some of the major cyber headlines, as well as some of the more obscure stories from the week. The purpose of this curation is to raise cyber awareness, provoke thought and encourage discussion among cyber professionals at all levels. Articles are categorized by industry, […]