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The Parallels Between Golf and Cybersecurity: A Game of Continuous Improvement
At first glance, golf and cybersecurity couldn’t be more different. One is played on sprawling courses under the sun, while the other often takes place in dimly lit offices filled with screens. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll find some fascinating parallels between the two. As someone who spends my days immersed in…
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Cyber Espionage and Political Targets: Why Your Communications Must Be Encrypted
Recent reports have revealed yet another alarming cyberattack allegedly conducted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers. This time, the attackers targeted phone calls and communications belonging to very senior political figures, according to a U.S. official cited by Reuters. This escalation of cyber threats demonstrates how high-value individuals are increasingly in the crosshairs of sophisticated nation-state actors,…
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Active and Passive Network Monitoring in OT Environments
Operational Technology (OT) environments are the backbone of industrial systems, encompassing everything from manufacturing plants to energy grids. Monitoring these environments is critical for maintaining security, reliability, and operational efficiency. Two common approaches for network monitoring in OT environments are active monitoring and passive monitoring. Both methods have their merits and challenges, and selecting the…