Cyber Incident Response Plan CIRP
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) of Saudi Arabia has released a set of Operational Technology Cybersecurity Controls (OTCC-1:2022) as part of its efforts to regulate and safeguard the country’s cyberspace. This initiative is aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity.
NCA Urges Organizations in KSA to Embrace OTCC for Enhanced OT Cybersecurity
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) of Saudi Arabia has released a set of Operational Technology Cybersecurity Controls (OTCC-1:2022) as part of its efforts to regulate and safeguard the country’s cyberspace. This initiative is aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity.
ATS and GCC Technical Services Co. Announce Strategic Partnership.
ATS is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with GCC Technical Services Co. aimed at providing industry-leading services in the OT/ICS cybersecurity and system integration domains.
Top 5 ICS Security Measures for Critical Infrastructures in the Middle East
The emergence of intelligent devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) is altering industrial control system (ICS) networks, enhancing usability, efficiency, and productivity in ICS environments while also having a substantial impact on ICS security.
What is an ICS (Industrial Control System)?
Industrial control systems (ICS) are essential components
Importance of an ICS Asset Inventory for Critical Infrastructures in the Middle East
A strong base for OT/ICS security needs real-time access of the entire hardware, software and firmware in the network, customer’s data, active accounts information, patches status, susceptibilities, network system configurations, windows updates, implanted system backplanes, the status of diverse security components such as application firewalls, whitelisting, antivirus,
ICS Patch Management: Case Studies on Schneider and GE Digital
The purpose of an ICS patch management program aims to ensure that ICS is secured and executed by testing, implementing, and deploying trusted patches. This approach helps in ensuring that the industrial control system is updated and is defended against cyber threat actors and malicious operators. It is applicable for all ICS software and hardware elements in both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT).
OT Cyber Security by ATS for Oil and Gas Companies in the Middle East
Energy companies are evolving as prime targets for threat actors. The growing value of business data, the importance of fuel infrastructure, and the vulnerability of networked systems are a few primary reasons this industry is exposed to malicious hackers.
Oil and gas companies need to start investing in cyber security at the earliest. Otherwise, some of the nation’s most critical infrastructure would be left wide open to future cyber attacks.
The Rise of Cyber Security Threats on Critical Infrastructures in the Middle East
With the rise in geopolitical rivalries and disputes, the Middle East faces nation-state-sponsored cyber attacks on infrastructures such as utilities, oil and gas, and transport hubs. Meanwhile, the advancement to cloud services and digital marketing growth is fuelling a terrifying rise in consumer data theft. Critical infrastructure must segregate and defend networks while governments must bring forward new GDPR-style data security.
Why ATS is the Preferred OT Cyber Security System Integrator in the Middle East
ATS is a company that combines innovative technology, products, and services in a well-balanced synergy to enhance any organization or firm seeking top-tier performance and efficiency in today’s modern generation.
Integrating technology into the energy industry is critical for increasing operational efficiencies throughout the value chain.
IoT and OT Cyber Security Forecast in the Middle East for 2022
Cyber security has become a critical problem in the Middle East region and the UAE. The executives of these regions have been raising their spending on cyber security services/products/solutions to decrease security problems (e.g., Aerospace & Defense, Retail, and BFSI) and defend data from cyberpunks.