Techno Moon

OT security:   Over the past decade,   India   has made significant strides in manufacturing, energy and infrastructure. The integration of Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT) systems has revolutionised industrial environments like never before. While Information Technology (IT) encompasses software,   data   and digital networks, Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software that controls physical devices and powers factories, power grids, transport and utilities.  Earlier, OT systems functioned in isolation. However, advancement in technology has opened new doors for efficiency, connecting them to broader IT networks. Unfortunately, this growing convergence has also resulted in serious cybersecurity threats which need immediate attention. According to a 2023 Cybersecurity Readiness Index by Cisco, India ranks among the top 5 countries most targeted by cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. A study by Siemens...

Today’s aviation industry is a vast   digital   network where cybersecurity has become as vital as fuel management and flight control systems. With digital systems becoming the backbone of operations from booking tickets, baggage handling to in-flight diagnostics, the industry faces escalating risks of cyber threats . A single cyber breach, whether targeting an airline, airport, or a third-party service provider can disrupt safety, delay operations, or compromise sensitive passenger data. As the industry continues to digitise, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently proposed new regulations aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for transport category aircraft. The rules are designed to safeguard systems including engines, and propellers from intentional unauthorised electronic interactions (IUEIs) that could impact flight safety. Why Cybersecurity Matters in Aviation Aviation is no...

He althcare data is among the most sensitive forms of personal information and mostly targeted by cybercriminals. With the rapid digitalization of medical records, telemedicine, e-prescriptions, insurance processes and interconnected medical devices, vast amounts of sensitive patient information are being transmitted and stored on digital systems making healthcare data security a pressing concern.  Due to the severe risks to public health and safety, the FBI and Department of Justice now classify these incidents as “threats to life” crimes, underscoring their critical impact on healthcare systems and patient well-being. Compromised data can lead to identity theft, insurance fraud, and even endanger patient safety.  Let us dive into some of the most common threats, recent incidents and steps the healthcare industry can take to protect sensitive data.  Common Healthcare Data Threats Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to the value and ...

Email has become an integral part of our daily communication, often used without a second thought regarding its origin until an issue arises. Cybercriminals exploit this implicit trust through a tactic known as email spoofing, which involves falsifying the sender’s identity to make messages appear as though they originate from a trusted source, such as a financial institution, a supervisor, or a reputable service provider. Unlike generic spam, these messages are often meticulously crafted to deceive recipients into disclosing sensitive information or authorising fraudulent actions.  Spoofing takes advantage of vulnerabilities in the underlying email infrastructure, specifically the SMTP protocol, which lacks built-in sender authentication. By faking the “FROM” field and using convincing language, spoofed emails can be nearly indistinguishable from legitimate ones. In a recent high-profile incident, businesses such as Pepco Group lost millions, and hotel staff were misled by fake...

By Shibu Paul, Vice President – International Sales at Array Networks In today’s always-connected world, the traditional boundaries of business are disappearing. Work no longer happens just within office walls or locked-down networks. With cloud applications and remote workers, mobiles and third parties, enterprise edges are now blurred and constantly evolving. Trusting everything within your system now, sometimes is a gamble. In this new reality, assuming everything inside your network is safe has become a risky bet. Traditional security models, ones that trust internal traffic by default are starting to feel like locking the front door while leaving all the windows open, that might feel secure, but the truth is threats can come from anywhere, even within. That’s where Zero Trust Security enters the scene. Rather than trusting old assumptions, it begins with a clean slate: trust no one, validate everything. It’s a pragmatic, contemporary approach to cybersecurity that mirrors how hum...