Hacking Group Adds Electric Utilities to Its Energy Sector Targets
As more players see value and interest in targeting critical infrastructure – and those already invested see dividends from their behaviors – the threat landscape grows. Keep Reading
Critical Vulnerability Exposes Oil Tank Monitoring Devices to Attacks
Tecson is a Germany-based manufacturer of tank measurement systems, including oil tank displays, level probes, and remote monitoring products. Keep Reading
Reports: Duke Energy Fined $10 Million for Cybersecurity Failures on Grid
Risk was increased because “many of the violations involved long durations, multiple instances of noncompliance, and repeated failures to implement physical and cybersecurity precautions.” Keep Reading
GAO: Significant Weaknesses in TSA’s Pipeline Security Management
GAO found that the number of TSA security reviews has varied considerably over the last several years. TSA officials stated that staffing limitations have prevented TSA from conducting more reviews. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Energy Sector Cyber Threat Is Real; Greater Collaboration Is Part of the Answer
CI sectors have been diligent in working to combat cybersecurity risk, including investing in new technologies. Keep Reading
DHS, DOE Meet with Oil and Gas Sector, Announce Pipeline Cybersecurity Initiative
"Collaborative efforts like this allow us to better understand the threat landscape and direct more targeted and prioritized risk management activities," Krebs said. Keep Reading
Oil and Gas Industry ‘Needs to Wake Up to Cyber Threat from Hostile States’
A typical large oil and gas company uses half a million processors just for oil and gas reservoir simulation and stores petabytes of sensitive and competitive field data. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Hackers Shut Down Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Through Third Party
A wake-up call to critical infrastructure operators that attackers are continuously probing our networks for weaknesses. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Avoid the Next Cybersecurity Catastrophe by Keeping the Supply Chain Safe
Industry must balance the operational necessity of our utilities with the needs of the federal regulators to protect our critical infrastructure. Keep Reading
FEMA to Evaluate Nuclear Emergency Readiness of Pennsylvania, Maryland
Within 90 days, FEMA will send its evaluation to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for use in licensing decisions. The final report will be available to the public approximately 120 days after the exercise. Keep Reading
