Nation's power grid under constant cyberattack, but Congress lax
Utilities' cyber defense efforts said to be rapped by legislators, Congressional report finds
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IT security vendors seen as clueless on industrial control systems
Even the most innocuous security processes used for traditional IT systems could spell disaster in an ICS
Army Corps database on dams compromised
Expert says breach aimed at collecting 'vulnerability and targeting data' for attacks, but another says simple engineering espionage more likely
Vulnerable terminal servers reflect bigger security problem
Unsecured ports on industrial control equipment, which could let hackers gain admin access, highlights risk of older equipment on modern tech
Air Force reclassification of cyber tools as weapons sparks speculation
One expert suggests the move is designed to deter nations from launching cyberattacks. Another: To drum up funding support from Congress
Control system hack at manufacturer raises red flag
US-CERT find leads to concerns across a broad array of industries, including military and hospitals
The SCADA Security Survival Guide
There's a gap between SCADA system security technologies and the understanding of risk among those in operations. Here's a collection of some of our best stories on the threats, and what needs to be done to mitigate them.
Executive protection: 4 essentials for secure travel
BK Blankchtein outlines four crucial elements to consider for securing traveling executives
Hackers could be fair game for deadly force, cyberwar experts say
New report details cyberwar rules, puts hackers in crosshairs
Bill would force agencies to take proactive security approach
Bipartisan House bill would require feds monitor computer systems for cyberthreats and perform regular threat assessments
