29 May 2019 | 2019, Detect
Hypothesis: The current ICS cyber incident detection solutions will not exist in three years. They are interim solutions, and competitors in the market need to identify and implement an endgame strategy as they continue to run very fast with the current solution. In a...
14 May 2019 | 2019, Podcast
Consequence Based Techniques for ICS Risk Management http://traffic.libsyn.com/unsolicitedresponse/2019-6_Truth_or_Consequence.mp3 This recording is from a panel discussion on understanding and reducing the consequence side of the risk equation (risk = consequence *...
2 Apr 2019 | 2019, Podcast
In a recent article a researcher proclaimed it’s “not hard for a hacker to capsize a ship at sea”. This was quickly followed by the Viking Sky cruise ship having its engines shut off due to a sensor reading. Episode 2019-5: Maritime Cybersecurity Not...
1 Apr 2019 | 2019, Book Review
Summary: Andrew Ginter makes a plainspoken case for his view of what Secure Operations Technology (SEC-OT) means. The key point that diverges from the mainstream of ICS security thought is: Forbid firewalls as connection from ICS to IT networks – permit only...
20 Mar 2019 | 2019, Podcast
I went back to the RSA Conference for the first time in over a decade. Here is my 25-minute report on the event for those considering attending or participating in the future. http://traffic.libsyn.com/unsolicitedresponse/RSA_2019-4.mp3 Includes: the...
9 Mar 2019 | 2019, Detect
What is Dragos? They have a diagram on their site that shows three business areas: Threat Intelligence Threat Operations Center (which are consulting services including incident response) Platform (their detection and response product) Dragos currently dominates...
27 Feb 2019 | 2019, Podcast
I interviewed Robert Graham on the S4x19 Main Stage. Robert has an illustrious career in cyber security products including the creator of BlackIce and the first network IPS. We brought him to the S4 Stage for his contrarian views....
22 Feb 2019 | 2019, Detect
The cases being made in ICS owner / operator companies for the “best” organizational structure for ICS detection, and response, are heartfelt, well considered and often at great variance with one another. The case for Operational Technology (OT) SOC vs....
14 Feb 2019 | 2019, Strategy
This week we published the S4x19 video on three proposed revisions to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) for ICS vulnerabilities. It’s worth a watch and hopefully it will be one more trigger for ICS-CERT to earn the “ICS” in their title...
