NERC CIP Checklist for Identification and Categorization of BES Cyber Assets
Mathias Mesich
NERC CIP 002-5.1a can be divided into three steps: identify systems, inventory assets, categorize risk. This can serve as a helpful model for approaching and maintaining compliance. …
Asset Visibility vs. Asset Management
Combining asset visibility and asset management results in robust asset awareness. Each is a distinct concept but relies upon the other to be effective. …
7 Questions to Ask When Choosing an OT Cybersecurity Solution
Matching individual needs with a specific OT cybersecurity solution is difficult. These seven questions will help inform the search for an OT cybersecurity solution. …
Defending the Industrial Internet of Things
The Industrial Internet of Things is creating a merging of OT and IT systems, leading to an increase in vulnerabilities and a greater need for asset monitoring and threat detection. …
Understanding the Importance of Operational Technology Security in the Maritime Industry
Maritime operations are a critical aspect of national and global economies. The maritime sector must start educating themselves about operational technology security to prevent potential impacts from a cyber incident. …
Colonial Testimony Highlights Importance of Asset Awareness
Testimony from CEO Joseph Blount shows that limited asset knowledge allowed for the ransomware exploit and constrained the company’s response. …