For critical infrastructure organizations and operators to prevent a catastrophic event, they must first understand the risks facing cyber-physical systems
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Cybersecurity has never been more challenging for industrial organizations. Recent attacks on critical safety systems have shown conventional defenses may not stop sophisticated attackers. Growing political unrest is increasing the likelihood of more sophisticated nation-state breaches against industries that support everyday life, like electric utilities, transportation and manufacturing. The potential risks to safety, operational performance and information confidentiality requires constant vigilance.
For critical infrastructure organizations and operators to prevent a catastrophic event, they must first understand the risks facing cyber-physical systems. A recent survey from Nozomi Networks and Newsweek Vantage of 400 C-level executives from critical infrastructure organizations shows that when it comes to security, these companies have not focused enough on taking a holistic approach to the digital and physical realms. Nearly half of respondents struggle with differences…
