Posts for category: ICS Weekly Executive Summaries

The Role of 5G in Industrial Control System Security

Executive Summary The adoption of 5G technology in industrial control systems (ICS) has improved connectivity, automation, and operational efficiency. However, the increased reliance on 5G also ...

The Imperative of Post-Quantum Cryptography in Industrial Control Systems

Executive Summary A few years ago, the idea of quantum computers breaking encryption felt like science fiction. Now, it is a real cybersecurity crisis waiting to happen. If attackers gain access to ...

CISA Advisory: The Future of ICS Security and Emerging Threats

Executive Summary A newly identified vulnerability in industrial control systems (ICS) poses a severe cybersecurity risk. If exploited, attackers could gain remote access to critical ...

Smiths Group Cyber Breach: Evolving Threats in 2025

Executive Summary In January 2025, Smiths Group, a leading British engineering firm, suffered a significant cyberattack that compromised sensitive operational and IT systems. This breach highlights ...

Major Vulnerabilities Found in Human Machine Interface

Executive Summary Several vulnerabilities have been identified with a product from mySCADA called myPRO. myPro is a human-machine interface (HMI) used to control and track industrial systems across ...

New Framework to Address AI Implementation in Critical Infrastructure

Executive Summary The Roles and Responsibilities Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure was released on November 14th by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The ...

Cybersecurity Incident Costing Energy Service Provider Tens of Millions

Executive Summary One of the world’s largest oil service providers, Halliburton, is still recovering from a cybersecurity incident which occurred on August 24th. [1] Although the full extent of ...

New Functionality Revealed for Palo Alto Networks OT Cybersecurity Solutions

Executive Summary During SecurityWeek’s ICS Cybersecurity Conference in October Palo Alto Networks showcased many new features being added to their operational technology (OT) solutions allowing ...

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Industrial Routers

Executive Summary On October 15, 2024, CERT@VDE released an advisory for a vulnerable industrial router produced by MB Connect Line. [3] The mbNET.mini router, produced by MB Connect Line, is a VPN ...

Vulnerabilities Discovered on Elvaco M-Bus Metering Gateway CMe3100

Executive Summary Four vulnerabilities have been identified with Elvaco’s M-Bus Metering Gateway CMe3100. The vulnerabilities found could allow attackers to take control of admin accounts, execute ...