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OMICRON Threat Intelligence (OTI)

The OTI service bridges the "knowledge gap" between IT and electrical engineering by combining traditional threat intelligence data with deep-seated OT expertise, original manufacturer information, and comprehensive protocol support.

Where Compliance Meets Visibility

StationGuard’s Role in IEC 62443 Cybersecurity

Swiss Cybersecurity Regulations in the Energy Sector

In order to ensure long-term security of supply, Switzerland has developed specific regulations in recent years that provide operators of critical infrastructure with a clear framework for action.

Lessons learned from IDS Deployments in Over 100 Energy Facilities

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the security issues found in over 100 global energy facilities, including substations, power plants, and control centers.

Navigating Cybersecurity in Power Systems

In this episode, Simon Rommer explores the critical role of TI and OT power systems cybersecurity with Jose Paredes.

Differences in Risk Management Between IT and OT

Understanding risks in operational technology requires a different mindset than in IT — because in OT, digital vulnerabilities can quickly translate into physical consequences.

Why Should You Talk About Incident Response?

In our cybersecurity podcast miniseries, experts share why talking about incident response today is key to being prepared tomorrow.

Asset Inventory Guidance from CISA and BSI

The CISA, in collaboration with the German BSI and other organizations, published recommendations for managing asset inventories.

Major Updates for StationGuard Sensor and GridOps

The new versions of StationGuard Sensor and GridOps are here — with features that further simplify operations and detection across your OT network.

Recovery and Decision-Making in Cybersecurity Incident Response

In this episode, Simon Rommer discusses the critical cybersecurity incident response steps of recovery and decision-making with his guest Dr. Marie Moe.

Po­si­tion Pa­per: BSI Cal­ls For More Cy­ber­se­cu­rity in the En­ergy Sec­tor

In the position paper, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) expresses concern over the critical threat situation in the energy sector.

Containment, Eradication and Recovery in Cybersecurity Incident Response

In this episode of the miniseries, Simon Rommer & Stephan Mikiss discuss the steps of containment, eradication & recovery in the incident response process.

Reliable Vulnerability Management in OT systems - Even Without CVE?

On 16 April, funding for the CVE and CWE programs is coming to an end, and with it the continued existence of the CVE database.

From NIS2 to StromVV

The EU's NIS2 Directive and similar regulations in the USA, Singapore, Australia, and Switzerland aim to enhance security measures across various sectors.

The Importance of Identification in Cybersecurity Incident Response

Simon Rommer and Johann Stockinger speak about the importance of identification, which is the second step in the incident response process.

New Recommended Actions by the BSI

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published new recommendations for securing the OT of distribution network operators.

Cy­ber­se­cu­rity Pre­pared­ness in the En­ergy Sec­tor

In this episode, Simon Rommer speaks with Tibor Külkey from ALSEC Cybersecurity Consulting, Simon and Tibor discuss the critical importance of preparation.

CISA Releases 13 OT Security Advisories

CISA published 13 security advisories for OT systems. These security advisories describe vulnerabilities in systems that are used in power grids worldwide.

OMICRON OT Vulnerability Report 2024

By analyzing thousands of vulnerabilities, this report highlights trends in publication, predominant weaknesses, and attack vectors in the OT sector.

New Standards for OT Security

A new version of the ISO 27019 standard has just been released. This standard is highly relevant for information security certifications.

OT Cybersecurity for the South of Norway

Over the next decade, we protect Glitre Nett's operations with StationGuard, providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats in their OT networks.

NIS2 - Is It a Miss Too?

Today, October 17, 2024, is the deadline for EU Member States to transpose the NIS2 Directive (2022/2555) into national law.

Patch Management in Power Grid Substations

Patching assets in power grid substations is a complex task fraught with challenges unique to the OT environment.

The Hidden Dangers of Windows in OT Networks

Windows devices are omnipresent in information system environments. However, their presence comes with significant security challenges in OT networks.

Unmasking 802.1x Vulnerabilities

Without network access control (NAC), hackers can plug into the Ethernet switches of critical control networks in substations and control centers.

Which Logs to Collect in a Power Grid OT Environment?

When introducing a SIEM, it is crucial to consider how to integrate OT into the predominant IT system infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Podcast Miniseries

This miniseries "Cybersecurity in the Power Grid" provides you with a 360-degree view of how you can best safeguard your infrastructure from cyber attacks.

Internet-Connected OT Devices

Are your operational technology (OT) devices connected to external networks? If yes, this presents an alarming but often overlooked threat.

Advisories and How to Use Them

We look at the diverse world of security advisories and how to use them, and the wealth of experience of our experts in developing our OMICRON advisories.

At­ten­tion CVE-2023-45871 - Our Story of Finding and Patching a Critical Vulnerability in Linux

You think your linux devices are immune to cyber attacks just because there's no official security advisory? You might be wrong.

Firewalls Under Attack - How to Protect Your IT/OT Systems

Firewalls are the first line of defense in protecting critical infrastructures in cyberspace. This makes them particularly attractive to attackers.

StationGuard 2.40 – New Usability Upgrades

The new version brings along many usability upgrades, incl. MMS server availability, improved router behavior, and more …

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 at a Glance

On February 26, 2024 the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published the second version of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0).

OMI­CRON Con­tributes to Nmap Plug-In

We collaborated with the BSI and the Fraunhofer Institute to develop an nmap plug-in for OT networks, enhancing tools for power grid administrators.

StationGuard 2.30 – Improved Efficiency for Intrusion Detection

With StationGuard 2.30, you can imrove your workflows. The intrusion detection system (IDS) enables you to monitor Ethernet networks in the power grid.

Chances & Risks of Operational Technology in the Energy and Aviation Sectors

Andreas Klien discusses the differences & similarities of using OT technology in the aviation & electrical power industry sectors with his guest Ron Brash.

Build Trust in Digital Products in the Power Grid

In this podcast episode, Andreas Klien, discusses the security engineering of digital products used in the power grid with his guest, Sarah Fluchs.

Solving Cybersecurity Problems in Electrical Power Networks

OMICRON cybersecurity analysts Christoph Rheinberger and Eric Heindl share their personal experiences for IT and OT security officers.

StationGuard Receives Security Certificate from the BSI

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has tested our StationGuard and awarded us the IT security certificate (BSZ) as a result.

Digital Transformation in the Power Industry

In this podcast episode, learn how to successfully implement cybersecurity into critical power system infrastructures with OMICRON cybersecurity experts.