Operational Technology Security
Operational Technology Security
Articles on cybersecurity for operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and pipeline security.
operational technology securityJun 30, 20264 min
Open Doors in the Water Sector: How Exposed PLCs and Default Passwords Invite State-Sponsored Sabotage
Iran, Russia, and China are exploiting internet-facing PLCs and HMIs protected by weak or default credentials to breach water and wastewater systems worldwide — not always for destruction, but for signaling, disruption, reconnaissance, and strategic pre-positioning.
operational technology securityJun 28, 20264 min
OT Segmentation Fails When Operators Stop Looking
Network segmentation is the bedrock of OT security, but it only holds when operators actively hunt for threats. This article breaks down why strategies collapse under convenience, legacy debt, and blind spots — and what it actually takes to keep them working.