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CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike Innovates to Modernize National Security and Protect Critical Systems

Mar 18, 2026 By Karan Sondhi In CrowdStrike
At Fal.Con Gov 2026, CrowdStrike is introducing new innovations to accelerate modernization and strengthen cyber defense of government systems, while helping agencies meet some of the most rigorous compliance standards within a FedRAMP-authorized environment. Cybersecurity is national security. Ransomware threatens public safety and continuity of operations. Supply chain compromise multiplies impact. Nation-state actors target critical infrastructure for strategic disruption.
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xona systems

Introducing Active Defense: Automated Session Enforcement for OT Remote Access

Mar 17, 2026 By Xona In Xona
Remote access into OT and ICS environments has always carried risk. But the nature of that risk has changed. Threat detections now happen in seconds. Sensors identify anomalous behavior in real time. Identity platforms continuously evaluate trust. SIEM and OT security tools generate rich, contextual alerts instantly. Yet in most environments, access enforcement is still manual. A detection triggers a ticket. A human reviews. A decision is made. Minutes—or hours—pass before action is taken.
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xona systems

Xona Platform v5.5 is Now Available

Feb 23, 2026 By Xona In Xona
TL;DR Xona Platform v5.5 strengthens remote access across distributed OT environments. It introduces session resilience to maintain continuity during network interruptions, expands centralized governance for more consistent access control, and enhances support for constrained or disconnected deployments. In critical infrastructure environments, remote access is not abstract. It supports maintenance windows, emergency response, vendor coordination, and day-to-day operations across distributed sites.
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xona systems

Top 6 Takeaways from the 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Secure Remote Access in OT/ICS

Feb 20, 2026 By Xona In Xona
Secure remote access (SRA) is no longer a stopgap or an IT workaround; it’s become foundational to industrial cybersecurity. According to KuppingerCole, demand for SRA in OT and ICS environments is accelerating due to the convergence of IT and OT networks, rising cyber threats, and mounting regulatory pressure. Traditionally, remote access in industrial environments was limited, heavily manual, and often avoided due to risk.
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levelblue

Poland's Energy Sector Attack is a Wake-Up Call for Improving Edge Security

Feb 16, 2026 By Peter Hawes In LevelBlue
The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert this week based on an attack that struck Poland’s energy sector in late 2025. The attack compromised the operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in 30 renewable energy and heating plants, impacting 500,000 people and also that nation’s manufacturing sector.
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xona systems

Service Advisory: What Recent Remote Access Disruptions Remind Us About Security Evolution

Jan 22, 2026 By Cody Jaster In Xona
Security incidents and service disruptions are never simple. They are rarely the result of a single mistake, and they don’t only happen to organizations that “did something wrong.” In reality, many of the most capable, well-resourced companies experience them precisely because they operate at scale, under constant pressure, and within complex, interconnected environments.
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bitsight

A Day Without ICS: The Overlooked ICS Risks That Could Bring Operations to a Halt

Jan 14, 2026 By Emma Stevens In BitSight
Have you ever watched AMC’s The Walking Dead? Before the walkers, before the chaos, there is a quieter moment that often goes unnoticed. The power is out. Roads are empty. Hospitals are running on borrowed time. The world has not fallen apart yet, but it is no longer working. That is what a day without ICS and OT would look like. Industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) are the systems that run the physical world.
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ICS phishing with Jon Gaulding

Dec 19, 2025 By LimaCharlie In LimaCharlie
Join us for this week's Defender Fridays as we explore ICS phishing and calendar invite abuse with John Gaulding, Full Stack Engineer at Sublime Security. John examines how attackers are weaponizing calendar invites to bypass email security defenses and create persistent attack vectors. At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.
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Securing PLCs in OT Environments: Practical Steps for Ops Teams

Securing PLCs in OT Environments: Practical Steps for Ops Teams

Dec 18, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) form the foundation of operational technology (OT) environments, governing everything from assembly lines to critical infrastructure utilities. While traditionally isolated by air gaps, modern connectivity has exposed these assets to new risks. If compromised, a PLC can be manipulated to cause physical damage, safety hazards, and significant downtime. However, securing these devices does not always require deep firmware re-engineering or replacing entire fleets of hardware.
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