INDUSTRIAL CYBER SECURITY
“ Malware customised for manufacturing infrastructures will continue to be a hot commodity on the dark web ”
TOM KELLERMANN HEAD OF CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY , VMWARE
having insecure industrial systems can be devastating .
“ The status quo is no longer enough as a defence for advanced attacks . Instead , manufacturers need to prioritise vulnerability management and rapid response solutions to better prevent and stop attacks in motion , within seconds of detection .
“ Manufacturers should look to adopt an approved application list alongside multifactor authentication and network firewalls . Application control is the cornerstone of proactive defence against destructive attacks . So , when evaluating any application control solution , it ’ s important to ensure that continuous availability is front and centre and that the unique challenges associated with these systems have been considered in the design and implementation of the solution . This includes supporting legacy systems that have limited CPU resources available and ensuring CIP standards and government regulations are met ,” said Kellerman .
Additional measures towards better defence Cybercriminals and nation-state backed groups alike target critical infrastructure organisations in order to cause widespread disruption of a country ’ s ability to operate , as well as for the financial motivations .
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