System Shock: Energy Sector Tops ICS Security Vulnerabilities List
Industrial control system (ICS) security vulnerabilities are becoming high-priority targets for cybercriminals and, according to recent data, the energy industry tops the list.
At Your Own Risk: Managing Internet of Things (IoT) Risks for Industrial and Utility Companies
A new IBM Institute of Business Value (IBV) report found that many energy and utilities companies are unprepared to deal with Internet of Things (IoT) threats.
Industrial Firms Cite Growing Complexity and Frequency of IT Security Attacks
A recent survey revealed that IT security attacks targeting the industrial sector are growing more frequent and more complex due to human error, lack of adequate security technology and other factors.
Year in Review: How Did the Cyberthreat Landscape Change in 2017?
Over the course of 2017, the cyberthreat landscape shifted to accommodate a sharper focus on pure data destruction for the sake of disruption rather than monetary gain.
Addressing Common Vulnerabilities and Security Gaps in the Oil and Gas Industry
To close common security gaps in the oil and gas industry, IT leaders should educate employees, better manage remote devices and eschew standard products.
Addressing the Clear and Present Danger of an Electrical Power Grid Breach
Government agencies and companies in the energy and utilities sector must replace legacy equipment to avoid a potentially devastating power grid breach.
Vulnerabilities Across Verticals: Overcoming Industry-Specific Security Challenges
Security leaders in the health care, financial services, and energy and utilities sectors must pay special attention to industry-specific security risks.
New Wave of Cybersecurity Attacks Puts Energy Sector at Risk
Threat actors are targeting energy facilities in Europe and North America in a fresh wave of cybersecurity attacks that could disrupt operational systems.
Spotlight on Energy and Utilities Sector: Attacks Targeting ICS Systems Projected to Increase
According to IBM X-Force data, cybercriminals have been targeting industrial control systems in the energy and utilities sector at an increasing rate.
IBM Experts Weigh In on the Value of an Industry-Focused Approach to Security
The IBM Security immune system consists of integrated, industry-focused solutions to help clients across all sectors maximize their security investments.