The Skills Gap – Training & Development

The industrial sector continues to face a cybersecurity personnel shortage and skills gap, forcing organizations to work towards increasing user awareness. Appropriate cybersecurity training will help the sector develop critical judgment and competencies when facing possible security issues, improving employees’ ability to recognize and respond to potential cyber threats.

Organizations can increase the knowledge of their industrial cybersecurity workforce by attending ICS cybersecurity training courses and programs, which are offered by a host of agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), SANS Institute, SCADAhacker[dot]com, ICS Cyber Security institute, and the ISA (International Society of Automation).

New Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce bill to promote inclusivity, provide CISA with millions for outreach

Two U.S. House Representatives introduced this week a bill aimed at creating a program within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to encourage underrepresented and disadvantaged communities to pursue careers in cybersecurity. Titled, ‘Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act,’ the bill…

Slicing through Biden’s NSM-22 amidst ongoing need to shore up critical infrastructure security and resilience

The recent National Security Memorandum 22 (NSM-22), signed by U.S. President Joe Biden, prioritizes bolstering the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure. The memorandum also serves to modernize and supersede a previous presidential policy document, the 2013 Presidential…

Growing threat of malware and ransomware attacks continues to put industrial environments at risk

Industrial environments face a growing threat from malware and ransomware attacks, posing significant risks to critical infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, and utilities. These attacks can result in costly downtime, loss of sensitive data, and even compromise the safety of employees and…

White House releases National Security Memorandum on critical infrastructure security and resilience

The U.S. White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden has signed a National Security Memorandum (NSM) to secure and enhance the resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure sector. The move will replace a decade-old presidential policy document from President…

US DHS establishes AI Safety and Security Board to advise on safe deployment in critical infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board (the Board). The Board will advise the Secretary, the critical infrastructure community, other private sector stakeholders, and the broader public on…

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