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Critical infrastructure depends on interconnected operational systems, where cyber incidents can disrupt essential services, safety, and availability.

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Critical infrastructure includes systems and assets vital for public health, safety, and economic stability, such as power grids, water treatment, transportation networks, and healthcare facilities. These systems often combine physical components with industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) that manage essential services in real time.

From an information-security perspective, critical infrastructure faces risks like unauthorized access to control systems, disruption of service availability, and manipulation of sensor data. Defending these assets requires specialized security measures tailored to ICS environments, including network segmentation, strict access controls, and continuous monitoring for anomalies. Ensuring resilience also involves coordinated efforts between operators and government agencies to address vulnerabilities unique to legacy systems and proprietary protocols.

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Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

What's in HHS' Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul?

Experts: New Mandates Could Be Difficult, Costly for Many EntitiesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposed overhaul of the 20-plus-year-old HIPAA Security Rule aims to drastically improve the state of healthcare sector cybersecurity, but the potential new requirements could mean difficult and expensive heavy lifting for many regulated entities.

Bank Info Security 3 Jan 2025, 10:30 a.m. America Critical Infrastructure Healthcare Proposal
Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese Hack Breached US Sanctions Office in Treasury Attack

Hackers Reportedly Target Treasury Department Offices Overseeing Economic SanctionsA Chinese hack of the U.S. Department of Treasury targeted offices tasked with overseeing economic sanctions and financial investigations, as experts warn Beijing is increasingly escalating attacks on American critical infrastructure while preparing for potential future conflict.

Bank Info Security 3 Jan 2025, 10:30 a.m. America Breach China Critical Infrastructure Finance Hacking Sanctions
Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Addressing Gen AI Privacy, Security Governance in Healthcare

As healthcare entities embrace generative AI tools, it's critical they take a holistic approach addressing privacy and security governance, said Dave Perry, digital workspace operations manager, St. Joseph's Healthcare in Ontario, who discusses how his organization is tackling those challenges.

Bank Info Security 1 Jan 2025, 7:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Critical Infrastructure Healthcare Privacy