network security
Network Security Requires Multi Layer Defense
May 2011
A rash of recently published vulnerabilities and exploits prove that the conventional methods of blocking them are not enough. Here’s how to exploit the stability of automated processes to secure control networks.
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US program to provide surveillance on critical infrastructure
July 2010
As cyber attacks and espionage against critical infrastructure increase the US government is launching a program to protect critical infrastructure. This program will target older computer control systems and its goal is to close serious security vulnerabilities in control and automation systems.
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Could Cyber Terrorists Attack Our Company?
June 2010
Article in: ControlGlobal, June 2010
The majority of control system cyber threats are unintentional, as discussed in this article that summarizes data from the Repository of Industrial Security Incidents (RISI). Tips on how to start reducing the risk of cyber threats are provided.
Cybersecurity summit pays little attention to control system's security
May 2010
Leading security experts and government officials met last week in Dallas at the EastWest Institute’s first annual Cyber Security summit. Unfortunately, little attention was paid to control system security despite the threat of increasing infrastructure attacks.
Canvassing the cyber security landscape: Why energy companies need to pay attention
May 2010
Recent news of a “highly sophisticated and targeted” cyber attack on Google, Yahoo, and perhaps on as many as a dozen other companies has once again brought the issue of cyber security to the top of the news. The Journey of Energy Security dives into some of the energy industries historical background and outlines some of the key vulnerabilities, threats and risks that energy industry faces.
Breakthrough solution from Invensys advances industrial cyber security
April 2010
Invensys Operations Management has teamed with Byres Security Inc. and MTL Instruments to deliver a breakthrough cyber security solution....
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Safety and Security: Two Sides of the Same Coin
April 2010
Article in: ControlGlobal, April 2010
The relationship between safety and security is such that a weakness in security creates increased risk, which in turn creates a decrease in safety. As a result, safety and security are directly proportional, but both are inversely proportional to risk.
Network Security Demands Less Complexity
February 2010
AutomationWorld writes about the principles of infrastructure network security and the importance of keeping things simple.
Leadership Focus Podcast: Cyber Security
January 2010
Podcast from: ChemicalProcessing.com, January 2010
Each year the damage to critical infrastructure from network incidents and cyber attacks is measured in the billions of dollars.
New Tofino Argon product series from Byres Security Inc.
January 2010
Byres Security Inc. (BSI) today announces the introduction of the Tofino® Argon Product Series, a suite of five rugged Plug-n-Protect™ security appliances with varying connectivity, temperature and power supply capabilities, as well as a selection of firmware modules that customize the functionality of each appliance....
Eric Byres
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