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Fortinet appoints new director of operation technology for ANZ
Firewalls

Fortinet appoints new director of operation technology for ANZ

Fortinet has appointed a new director of operational technology (OT) solutions in a bid to extend offerings to Australian and New Zealand customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2021
IntegrationWorks launches OT to IT networks connector
Network Infrastructure

IntegrationWorks launches OT to IT networks connector

PI Historian on MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform connects operational technology networks with information technology networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Enhancing operational efficiency to drive preventative maintenance
DataCentre infrastructure

Enhancing operational efficiency to drive preventative maintenance

Asset visibility is key to operational efficiency and preventive maintenance, allowing Asian organizations to identify root causes and reduce downtime.

By Vincent Liu • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
Incorporating OT for a holistic cybersecurity transformation
IoT Security

Incorporating OT for a holistic cybersecurity transformation

Industrial cyber-risk in Asia is increasing due to IT-OT integration, geopolitical tension, and cloud-based applications, says Gartner.

By Vincent Liu • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
Paessler tailors network monitoring for OT environments
Application Performance Monitoring

Paessler tailors network monitoring for OT environments

Paessler has added new capabilities to its network monitoring solution, allowing it to support industrial IT protocols and provide data insights.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020
Operational technology catches up with digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Operational technology catches up with digital transformation

Asia's energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors are rapidly digitizing operations to remain competitive, driving a greater focus on cybersecurity.

By Vincent Liu • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
Fortinet launches first Secure SD-WAN for operational technology environments
Firewalls

Fortinet launches first Secure SD-WAN for operational technology environments

FortiGate Rugged 60F and FortiGate Rugged 60F include built-in LTE next-generation firewalls and are built for non-environmentally controlled sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
Forescout expands integrations with partner solutions
Security Information and Event Management

Forescout expands integrations with partner solutions

Expanded partnerships and integrations with Splunk, CrowdStrike and CyberArk allow for better IT and OT security posture for joint customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Claroty adds remote incident management to OT security capabilities
Distributed Denial of Service

Claroty adds remote incident management to OT security capabilities

Claroty enhances its OT security platform with remote incident management to help cybersecurity teams respond to security incidents in remote work environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
OT networks warned of vulnerabilities in CodeMeter software
Internet of Things

OT networks warned of vulnerabilities in CodeMeter software

Manufacturers using Wibu-Systems CodeMeter are urged to update to version 7.10 due to vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of OT networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
New Aruba solution unifies networks to provide 'hyper-awareness'
Unified Communications

New Aruba solution unifies networks to provide 'hyper-awareness'

The enhanced Edge Services Platform unifies IoT, IT, and OT networks into one platform that integrates with Aruba partner technologies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Claroty?
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Claroty?

Its focus is on simplifying OT availability, reliability, and safety for a more secure working environment – without requiring downtime or dedicated teams.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020
VPN vulnerabilities pose serious risk to OT Networks
Distributed Denial of Service

VPN vulnerabilities pose serious risk to OT Networks

Vulnerable VPN servers and clients used in critical industries have been discovered by cybersecurity firm Claroty, potentially leading to security breaches.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2020
Four tips for organisations to help future-proof their OT security strategy
IoT Security

Four tips for organisations to help future-proof their OT security strategy

As the OT security market rapidly evolves, businesses must adapt their strategies. Forescout offers four essential tips for future-proofing OT security.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
Claroty Platform updates include improved OT security controls
Enterprise security

Claroty Platform updates include improved OT security controls

Claroty has released updates to its Claroty Platform in order to bring more operational technology (OT) security controls in a single solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Embracing zero trust for IoT and OT: a fundamental mind shift
Distributed Denial of Service

Embracing zero trust for IoT and OT: a fundamental mind shift

Remote working has become common practice, but it brings new security challenges. Forescout outlines four considerations for a zero trust architecture.

By Steve Hunter • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
IT pros fear threats to critical infrastructure, report shows
Cybersecurity

IT pros fear threats to critical infrastructure, report shows

IT pros globally fear attacks on critical infrastructure, with electric power seen as the most vulnerable sector, according to a Claroty report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Five questions organisations should ask when evaluating an asset management solution
IoT Security

Five questions organisations should ask when evaluating an asset management solution

As asset management remains key to cybersecurity, businesses must ask the right questions to choose a solution that fits their unique needs and long-term goals.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Top 10 operational risks for executives in 2020
Risk & Compliance

Top 10 operational risks for executives in 2020

It is crucial for businesses to design and implement effective risk management capabilities and response mechanisms to maintain agility and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020