Operational Technology disruptions: An eye on the water sector.
Control Loop: The OT Cybersecurity PodcastShow Notes
Volt Typhoon targets US critical infrastructure. Ransomware attacks in the OT sector. Ransomware attack against Johnson Controls cost $27 million. Bill would add ICS security to President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition. Guest is Dragos CEO and Founder Robert M. Lee from the hearing before the U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection on February 6, 2024. We share Rob’s opening statement before the committee. On the Learning Lab, we have the concluding part of a 2-part discussion on building community in OT that Dragos Mark Urban had with Dragos Strategic Accounts Director Sam Van Ryder.
Control Loop News Brief. Volt Typhoon targets US critical infrastructure. Exclusive: US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure (Reuters) Wray warns Chinese hackers are aiming to 'wreak havoc' on U.S. critical infrastructure (NPR) Ransomware attacks in the OT sector. Dragos Industrial Ransomware Analysis: Q4 2023 (Dragos) The Crisis of Convergence: OT/ICS Cybersecurity 2023 (TXOne Networks) Ransomware attack against Johnson Controls cost $27 million. Johnson Controls says ransomware attack cost $27 million, data stolen (BleepingComputer) Schneider Electric confirms ransomware attack. Schneider Electric confirms it was hit by ransomware attack (Silicon Republic) Energy giant Schneider Electric hit by Cactus ransomware attack (BleepingComputer) US sanctions Iranian officials for attacks on critical infrastructure. Treasury Sanctions Actors Responsible for Malicious Cyber Activities on Critical Infrastructure (OFAC) US House Energy Subcommittee holds hearing on cyberattacks against water infrastructure. US House Energy Subcommittee holds hearing on safeguarding drinking water infrastructure from cyberattacks (Industrial Cyber) Bill would add ICS security to President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition. Senate HSGAC Approves Cyber, Software Bills (Meritalk)
Control Loop Interview. Dragos CEO and Founder Robert M. Lee testified at the hearing before the U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection on February 6, 2024. We share Rob’s opening statement before the committee. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss threats to water and wastewater ICS/OT systems in the U.S. that have the potential to disrupt operations and pose safety risks and examine the steps needed to secure operational technology in the water sector. Read the press release. Watch the video of the hearing: Securing Operational Technology: A Deep Dive into the Water Sector.
Control Loop Learning Lab. On the Learning Lab, Mark Urban is joined by Dragos Strategic Accounts Director Sam Van Ryder to conclude their discussion of building community in OT. Learn more about Hou.Sec.Con. Learn more about the Dragos Community Defense Program which provides free access to Dragos OT cybersecurity technology for qualifying utility providers to better protect their communities from potentially destructive cyber attacks.
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