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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

StationGuard 2.40 – New Usability Upgrades

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

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.

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.

Why Do OT Networks Need an IDS?

Discover the challenges faced by power providers and practical recommendations for enhancing OT network security.