logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
41m 58s

When IT infrastructure translates into O...

N2K Networks
About this episode

Johnson Controls sustains cyberattack. Nearly 100,000 ICS services exposed to the Internet. FBI anticipates an increase in Chinese and Russian targeting of the energy sector. Joint advisory warns of Beijing’s “BlackTech” threat activity. CISA's push for hardware bills of materials. Cybersecurity in the US industrial base. Guest Michael Toecker, Cyber Security Advisor at the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, continues his discussion of community defense and Neighborhood Keeper. On the Learning Lab, Mark Urban is joined by Alex Baretta, a senior solution architect at Dragos, for part two of their discussion about secure remote access.


Control Loop News Brief.

Homeland Security IG finds flaws in TSA pipeline security regulations.

https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2023-09/OIG-23-57-Sep23-Redacted.pdf 

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/attack-colonial-pipeline-what-weve-learned-what-weve-done-over-past-two-years 

Johnson Controls sustains cyberattack.

Building automation giant Johnson Controls hit by ransomware attack (BleepingComputer)

Nearly 100,000 ICS services exposed to the Internet.

Bitsight identifies nearly 100,000 exposed industrial control systems (BitSight)

FBI anticipates an increase in Chinese and Russian targeting of the energy sector.

FBI warns energy sector of likely increase in targeting by Chinese, Russian hackers (The Record)

Joint advisory warns of Beijing’s “BlackTech” threat activity.

CISA, NSA, FBI and Japan Release Advisory Warning of BlackTech, PRC-Linked Cyber Activity (CISA)

CISA's push for hardware bills of materials. 

Hardware Bill of Materials (HBOM) Framework for Supply Chain Risk Management (CISA)

CISA task force aims to improve supply chain security with new hardware standards (Nextgov)

Cybersecurity in the US industrial base.

Aprio Releases U.S. National Manufacturing Survey, Highlighting the Need for Improved Operational Excellence, Digitization and Cybersecurity Practices (Aprio)


Control Loop Interview.

Guest is Michael Toecker, Cyber Security Advisor at the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, continues his discussion of community defense and Neighborhood Keeper.


Control Loop Learning Lab.

On the Learning Lab, Mark Urban concludes his conversation about secure remote access with Alex Baretta, senior solution architect at Dragos. 


Control Loop OT Cybersecurity Briefing.

A companion monthly newsletter is available through free subscription and on the CyberWire's website.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Jun 2024
Digging into regulatory compliance issues.
UK will propose law to ban ransom payments for critical infrastructure entities. EPA outlines enforcement measures to protect water utilities against cyberattacks. Rockwell advises customers to disconnect ICS devices from the internet. Senator Vance asks CISA for information on V ... Show More
18m 23s
May 2024
Hacktivism targeting OT devices.
US Defense Department warns of Russian hacktivists targeting OT devices. The US government establishes safety and security board to advise the deployment of AI in critical infrastructure sectors. Vulnerabilities affect CyberPower UPS management software. US congressmen put forwar ... Show More
24m 36s
May 2024
Critical infrastructure: Pending legislation and risks and rewards from AI.
Mandiant ties OT attacks to Sandworm. Russia-linked hackers target Texas water utilities. Belarusian hacktivists hit fertilizer company. CISA issues eight ICS advisories. Dave Bittner's Caveat podcast co host Ben Yelin joins him to discuss pending legislation with potential to af ... Show More
24m 20s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2024
Bridging AI and Cybersecurity Gaps with Mileva Security Labs’ Harriet Farlow
Join us in this episode of Threat Vector as guest host Michael Heller shares his conversation with Harriet Farlow, CEO of Mileva Security Labs and a pioneer in AI security research. With a background spanning AI and national cybersecurity, Harriet shares her journey into adversar ... Show More
27m 17s
Aug 2024
Cybersecurity leaders gear up for the ultimate test.
Black Hat kicks off with reassurances from global cyber allies. Researchers highlight vulnerabilities in car head units, AWS and 5G basebands. Alleged dark web forum leaders are charged in federal court. Tens of thousands of ICS devices are vulnerable to weak automation protocols ... Show More
27m 2s
Oct 2024
Balancing Security with Usability in Cybersecurity
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with guest speaker Brian Wrozek, Forrester Principal Analyst in Security & Risk, about the complexities of aligning security strategies across global teams. Brian draws on his extensive experience in cybersecurity, operat ... Show More
41m 41s
Sep 2024
UK’s newest cybersecurity MVPs.
The UK designates data centers as Critical National Infrastructure. Cisco releases patches for multiple vulnerabilities in its IOS XR network operating system. BYOD is a growing security risk. A Pennsylvania healthcare network has agreed to a $65 million settlement stemming from ... Show More
28m 29s
Apr 2025
Former cybersecurity officials lose clearances.
Trump targets former cybersecurity officials. Senator blocks CISA nominee over telecom security concerns. The acting head of NSA and Cyber Command makes his public debut. Escalation of Cyber Tensions in U.S.-China Trade Relations. Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of Large L ... Show More
26m 31s
Jan 2025
National security in the digital age.
A draft cybersecurity executive order from the Biden administration seeks to bolster defenses. Researchers identify a “mass exploitation campaign” targeting Fortinet firewalls. A Chinese-language illicit online marketplace is growing at an alarming rate. CISA urges patching of a ... Show More
29m 20s
Nov 2024
War Room Best Practices
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, is joined by cybersecurity experts Kyle Wilhoit, Director of Threat Research, and Michal Goldstein, Director of Security Architecture and Research at Palo Alto Networks. Together, they exp ... Show More
35m 17s
Aug 26
Rolling the dice on cybersecurity.
A cyberattack disrupts state systems in Nevada. A China-linked threat actor targets Southeast Asian diplomats. A new attack method hides malicious prompts inside images processed by AI systems.Experts ponder preventing AI agents from going rogue. A new study finds AI is hitting e ... Show More
26m 30s