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Top OT cybersecurity risks & how to defend against them

As cybercriminals continue to target older operational technology (OT) systems, security leaders are pressed to bolster defenses.

To help them do so, this e-book details the top risks associated with OT systems:

  • Deficient network segmentation
  • Insufficient cyber-awareness training for employees
  • Remote access vulnerabilities
  • And more

After delving into these risks, “The Cybersecurity Challenges of Operational Technology (OT)” highlights the ways that businesses can strengthen their security stances.

Read on to access these insights.

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  • 8 actions for stronger OT cybersecurity

    Because they often use legacy systems and have insufficient network segmentation in place, OT environments are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.

    And, unfortunately, there are many threats targeting OT today.

    Along with digging into those threats, such as IoT botnets and malware attacks, this e-book outlines 8 actions that organizations can take to defend their OT environments.

    #1: Leverage SIEM in order to ensure that network traffic is continuously logged and analyzed.

    To discover the rest and elevate your OT security preparedness, read on.

  • Surviving Ransomware: What You Need to Know

    How has ransomware evolved since it was first recognized around 2005? Who is now more vulnerable to these attacks? What are the top recommendations to mitigate and prevent ransomware?

    Read this white paper Surviving Ransomware: What You Need to Know to discover:

    • A run-down on ransomware basics
    • How extortion methods are evolving
    • How to prepare for and prevent a ransomware attack
    • How Cortex® XDR™ helps prevent, detect, and stop ransomware attacks

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