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    Control Systems Cybersecurity Expert, Joseph M. Weiss, is an international authority on cybersecurity, control systems and system security. Weiss weighs in on cybersecurity, science and technology, security emerging threats and more.
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    Secure-by-design is not the same as safe-by-design – and people are being hurt

    Joe Weiss
    May 21, 2024
    Cybersecurity is being addressed but without adequate safety engineering to account for unexpected system interactions
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    The 2024 RSA Cybersecurity Conference: What wasn’t addressed can hurt you

    Joe Weiss
    May 17, 2024
    Was the real scope of control system cyber incidents properly addressed?
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    The origin of 'The original ICS/SCADA system cybersecurity conference'

    Joe Weiss
    April 30, 2024
    The ICS Cybersecurity Conference started in 2002 as a cybersecurity conference for the control system engineers
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    Guardians of critical infrastructure: Where are the control systems?

    Joe Weiss
    April 25, 2024
    Infragard will be holding a session “Cyber Defenders: Guardians of Critical Infrastructure”, but there are critical issues with seminar’s agenda
    Source: Vessel Finder
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    Could the Dali container ship incident have been a control system cyberattack?

    Joe Weiss
    April 10, 2024
    Improving the security, safety and resilience of U.S. commercial shipping vessels and maritime infrastructure
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    Exploiting remote access: The ultimate living off the land attack

    Joe Weiss
    March 20, 2024
    Remote access can be a double-edged sword providing needed reliability improvement but also a potential vehicle for LOTL attacks
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    The U.S. electric industry is not responding to cyber-vulnerable Chinese equipment

    Joe Weiss
    Feb. 29, 2024
    The utility sector continues to ignore the cyber threat from Chinese equipment
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    False process sensor data can be catastrophic but are not adequately addressed

    Joe Weiss
    Feb. 6, 2024
    Although process sensors are the eyes and ears of industrial processes, they are often not included in cybersecurity programs
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    Why is CISA not addressing the PLCs in the Unitronics PLC attack?

    Joe Weiss
    Dec. 13, 2023
    The IRGC attack could be wider spread, as Unitronics PLCs may be rebranded and appear as different manufacturers and companies
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    CISA’s response to Iran hacking control systems in US critical infrastructures is inadequate

    Joe Weiss
    Dec. 4, 2023
    The U.S. is in an undeclared cyber war with Iran, including Iran cyberattacking U.S. control systems and IT networks
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    OTORIO webinar on proactive measures to enhance cybersecurity ROI in OT/ICS environments

    Joe Weiss
    Nov. 29, 2023
    Proactive measures to enhance cybersecurity in OT/ICS environments, emphasizing tangible ROI and aligning these efforts with broader business goals
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    Iran hacks US water system: Observation and implications of a terrorist attack on US soil

    Joe Weiss
    Nov. 27, 2023
    An Iranian-backed cyber group recently launched an attack on the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
    Cyber Related Rail Incidents Have Killed More Than 490 People
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    Cyber-related rail incidents have killed more than 490 people

    Joe Weiss
    Nov. 15, 2023
    The government and industry cybersecurity guidelines have often failed to address the control system cyber issues that have resulted in catastrophic control system cyber rail ...
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    Forecasting where a hacker will go once inside an OT network

    Joe Weiss
    Nov. 2, 2023
    Work is ongoing in identifying cyber threats, vulnerabilities and locating hacker penetration in electric utility and other OT networks
    Isa Mlm 38 A ‘identifying Control System Cyber Incidents’ Has Been Issued
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    ISA MLM-38A ‘Identifying Control System Cyber Incidents’ has been issued

    Joe Weiss
    Oct. 18, 2023
    The International Society of Automation (ISA) ISA99, Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security has approved MLM 38A, “Identifying Control System Cyber Incidents”–why ...