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    The SecurityInfoWatch.com Critical Infrastructure category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the Critical Infrastructure market. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments at utilities, airports, transit operators, oil and petrochemical facilities, and other critical infrastructure operators.
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    Skylark Labs
    July 9, 2025
    The rollout will give state officials real-time visibility into traffic patterns, infrastructure conditions, and emerging safety risks.

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    Honeywell reports massive surge in ransomware attacks targeting industrial operators
    Honeywell
    June 6, 2025
    Findings included a 3,000% spike in the use of one trojan designed to steal credentials from industrial operators.
    Focusing on Cyber Resilience Over Traditional Cybersecurity is Crucial for Protecting Critical Infrastructure
    Travis Rosiek
    June 4, 2025
    Compliance-focused cybersecurity is not enough to stop threat actors who are lying in wait to initiate destructive attacks.
    Dominique Jardin
    ALCEA
    May 22, 2025
    ALCEA, an ASSA ABLOY company, has appointed Dominique Jardin as Vice President, Head of Americas to lead regional growth and expand adoption of its ALWIN security management platform...
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    Awareness of the data risks associated with connected cars is the most important step toward minimizing your exposure.
    Joe Chafetz
    May 15, 2025
    As vehicles become internet-connected, they face the same data breach risks as computers and smartphones.
    This expansion comes ahead of the 2025 hurricane season, which officially starts in June.
    May 14, 2025
    ICEYE will offer utilities and energy organizations the ability to access near real-time natural disaster insights.
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    Agencies must continue to create channels for continuous dialogue about emerging threats, operational challenges, and technological advancements.
    Chris Harris
    May 9, 2025
    Understanding adversaries, optimizing strategies, investing in advanced platforms, leveraging data, and fostering collaboration can help agencies achieve risk resiliency.
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    Effective OT cybersecurity requires secure remote access, real-time visibility, and ongoing collaboration between operations and security teams.
    Rodney Bosch
    May 8, 2025
    CISA, FBI, EPA and DOE have jointly released urgent cybersecurity guidance to help critical infrastructure operators reduce cyber risks to operational technology systems.
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    In February, the current administration cut 130 positions at the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to reduce government spending.
    Matthew Lloyd Davies
    April 29, 2025
    Strategies for navigating the evolving digital landscape despite cutbacks and new mandates.
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    Marcus White
    April 29, 2025
    A rare power outage across the Iberian Peninsula sparked immediate speculation of a cyberattack, highlighting how deeply fears of digital sabotage now shape public and governmental...
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    April 2, 2025
    Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG) specializes in developing and integrating Government-Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) security technologies for ...
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    Rather than relying on a rigid set of prescriptive controls, the standard enables organizations to tailor their security measures to their specific risk environments. Key changes include expanded multi-factor authentication requirements, increased emphasis on continuous risk assessment, and better integration of security into business-as-usual activities.
    Cynthia Overby
    March 31, 2025
    PCI DSS 4.0, finalized in March 2022, goes into full effect on March 31, 2025, and introduces a more flexible, outcome-based approach to securing payment data.
    The need to improve U.S. Telecom and enterprise security is critical
    Trea Zemaitis
    March 31, 2025
    As state-sponsored actors and cybercriminals intensify their attacks on telecom providers, businesses must assess the potential risks and consequences.
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    There are many forms of risk assessment, but whatever assessment methodology, tool, or solution you choose, ensure that it provides you with the critical information you need to make sound decisions.
    After assessing risks, threats and vulnerabilities, consider a shared operations center.
    itron
    March 20, 2025
    The collaboration combines Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio with NVIDIA’s AI-powered solutions, integrating high-fidelity, real-time data.
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    The bipartisan efforts are said to reflect a growing recognition of the critical need to protect rural water systems from both natural and cyber threats, ensuring the safety and reliability of water infrastructure across the country.
    Rodney Bosch
    March 17, 2025
    Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Mike Rounds have introduced two bipartisan bills to enhance the cybersecurity and disaster preparedness of rural water and wastewater systems...