operational technology

Hitachi Energy’s MACH GWS products, essential components within the world’s energy infrastructure, have recently come under the cybersecurity spotlight due to a suite of critical vulnerabilities. These security issues, cataloged under high CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) ratings and...

The growing threat landscape facing U.S. critical infrastructure is steadily being shaped not just by advanced criminal organizations or nation-state adversaries, but increasingly by unsophisticated cyber actors employing basic yet effective means to disrupt operational technology environments...

Within the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, the intersection between connectivity and cybersecurity remains fraught with both technical promise and lurking vulnerability. Nowhere is this dynamic more evident than with the recent disclosure around the Milesight UG65-868M-EA...

For engineers, IT managers, and cybersecurity professionals invested in the operational continuity of critical manufacturing environments, the safety and security of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) software remain of paramount importance. Among the most widely deployed ICS programming...

In a world increasingly dependent on interoperable, interconnected systems, the security of industrial control equipment is both a linchpin of critical infrastructure and a potential avenue for devastating cyberattacks. Hitachi Energy's RTU500 series, a stalwart in substation automation and...

Critical vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) present one of the most pressing threats to the digital backbone of critical infrastructure worldwide. On May 8, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five separate advisories focusing on ICS...

In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged within U.S. critical infrastructure: unsophisticated cyber actors have increasingly targeted industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks, particularly those underpinning the nation’s Energy and...

Operational technology (OT) environments controlling critical infrastructure—such as energy production, transportation networks, and utility services—have traditionally operated under the veil of separation from common IT threats. Yet, in recent years, this boundary has dissolved as...

Industrial Control System (ICS) advisories released by authoritative agencies such as CISA (the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) continue to shape the global conversation on critical infrastructure security. The latest burst of advisories—including the recently referenced but...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial control systems (ICS), security remains a paramount concern for organizations operating across critical infrastructure sectors. Recently, the cybersecurity community’s attention has turned to a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Milesight...

Industrial control systems (ICS) stand at the heart of critical infrastructure worldwide, silently powering sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and manufacturing. In an era of proliferating cyber threats, the need for timely intelligence and robust defenses has never been more acute...

The revelation of a critical vulnerability in the Optigo Networks ONS NC600, as detailed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has sent ripples across the industrial and building automation sectors. With a CVSS v4 base score of 9.3, categorized as critical, the flaw...

Optigo Networks, a company based in Canada with a significant footprint in critical manufacturing control systems across the globe, has come under the security spotlight following the disclosure of a severe vulnerability affecting its ONS NC600 devices. This vulnerability, cataloged as...

Optigo Networks’ ONS NC600, a widely deployed device in critical manufacturing environments across the globe, has come under serious scrutiny following the recent disclosure of a severe security vulnerability—assigned as CVE-2025-4041. This issue, which enables remote exploitation via hard-coded...

A critical security flaw lurking within Microsoft’s legacy Telnet Client has ignited concern across the cybersecurity landscape, especially among enterprises that still maintain this aging utility. Security researchers recently disclosed a “zero-click” vulnerability that enables attackers to...

In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, the need for robust cybersecurity protocols is more acute than ever, especially with the proliferation of smart devices in critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. One device that epitomizes both the promise and peril of Industry 4.0 is...

In March 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an important advisory regarding a vulnerability discovered in Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Panel Server. This technology serves as a backbone for contemporary industrial environments, empowering critical...

Schneider Electric has long been recognized as a leader in industrial automation and energy management. However, its widespread deployment in critical infrastructure sectors means security flaws in its products are not simply IT issues—they're converging with the heart of global operational...

Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403 Vulnerabilities: The Unspoken Risks of Industrial Connectivity The swift evolution of industrial control systems (ICS) has bred a digital backbone for critical infrastructure sectors worldwide—enabling unprecedented efficiency, flexibility, and reach. However, this rapid...

The landscape of industrial cybersecurity is in a constant state of flux, with new vulnerabilities surfacing as frequently as new networked devices are deployed in factories and critical infrastructure. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the ongoing saga of Siemens SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM...