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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

How to Manage Cyber Risk of Medical Devices - for Life

Experts Offer Advice for Managing Growing Inventories, Resources for ProvidersFaced with this onslaught of smart, connected medical equipment, many healthcare providers are looking for device cybersecurity strategies and ways to help make these products more secure. Experts say it requires ongoing commitment to device security - something many providers haven't yet done.

Bank Info Security 17 Jan 2025, 10:30 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Healthcare Strategy
Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

OneBlood Notifying Donors Affected by 2024 Ransomware Hack

Attack on Blood Center Spotlights Ongoing Supply Chain Risk in Healthcare SectorSix months after a ransomware attack temporarily crippled its blood donation and distribution activities, Florida-based nonprofit OneBlood is reporting a data breach to regulators that affected donors' personal information. Why is the incident reawakening healthcare supply chain concerns?

Bank Info Security 15 Jan 2025, 10:30 a.m. Breach Critical Infrastructure Hacking Healthcare Incident PII Ransomware Supply Chain
Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Under Discussion: UK Mandatory Ransomware Incident Reporting

British Government Proposals Also Include Payment Bans for Critical InfrastructureBanning ransom payments by public sector and critical infrastructure entities, notifying the government of any intent to pay a ransom, and reporting incidents to authorities comprise three counter-ransomware initiatives proposed by the British government. Which ones will pass muster?

Bank Info Security 15 Jan 2025, 6:30 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Government Incident Proposal Ransom Ransomware United Kingdom
Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Feds Tell Health Sector to Watch for Bias in AI Decisions

HHS OCR Letter Also Reminds Entities That AI Tool Use Must Comply with HIPAAFederal regulators are reminding healthcare providers, insurers and other regulated firms of their duty to ensure that AI and other emerging technologies for clinical decision making and patient support are not used in a discriminatory manner - and comply with HIPAA.

Bank Info Security 14 Jan 2025, 11:30 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Critical Infrastructure Healthcare