The 37th NITSL Workshop just wrapped up in beautiful Phoenix. The conference was just as hot as the weather. Thanks to all who worked to put on a great workshop and to all of the attendees especially those who made presentations. Clearly the road ahead to fully implement the cyber security program is complex and (read more...)
SECURITY ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN MADE COMPONENTS
Foreign – Cyber Risk One of the biggest sources of cyber risk is foreign-made computer components with digital assets. It makes it easier to launch cyber attacks on U.S. companies and consumers, and this threat is not easy to detect. For example, the Stuxnet that crippled the Iranian nuclear plant was planted in a digital (read more...)
A Gold Standard? Is the Government Capable of Creating Gold Standard for Critical Infrastructure Protection? Really?
NUCLEAR and NERC/CIP CYBER SECURITY COMPLIANCE TOOLS AVAILABLE I read an article in the Washington Post recently about Congress giving the Department of Homeland Security a lot more authority on cyber security protection of critical infrastructure. The level of urgency and effort shown by the government is legitimate but the question is, does it have (read more...)
Cyber Security Life-Cycle Management Tool Successfully Installed
I am really glad to report that three of our nuclear power plant CyberWiz-Pro™ licensees are making good progress implementing the tool. They have successfully completed Phase I validation testing, including setting up of their CDA databases, security plans, CSAT teams and more. And, Phase II validation testing is currently going on smoothly. These STARS (read more...)
Wiznucleus launches nuclear cyber-security services
Nuclear Cyber Security Services Wiznucleus launches comprehensive nuclear plant cyber security readiness and compliance program The program is designed to help utilities meet NERC/FERC and CIP compliance requirements quickly and cost-effectively. New York – Wiznucleus has launched the company’s cyber-security solution for the nuclear energy industry. The company has exceptional information technology assets and nuclear (read more...)