Teltronic, a manufacturer of products for the critical communications sector, has received the certification that accredits compliance with the IEC 62443-4-1 standard that guarantees the maturity of the secure design life cycle of its products, and reinforces the company's commitment to cybersecurity. 

In terms of cybersecurity, every organization exists in a zero-trust environment. Cyberattackers are clever, motivated, and relentless. That means the threats will continue to evolve at warp speed and a potential attack is just around the corner if the organization fails to be ever vigilant.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) published for comment a draft project description, titled “Securing Water and Wastewater Utilities: Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Systems Sector” for comment.

With the world facing growing challenges including the war in Europe and a global energy crisis, it is essential that the mission- and business-critical communications networks used by the public safety, critical infrastructure and utilities sectors are secured against third-party attacks, to protect communications and sensitive data. With more than 120 countries using dedicated TETRA networks for these critical services, work has been undertaken to ensure the TETRA technology standard remains robust in the face of evolving threats.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs), voluntary practices that outline the highest-priority baseline measures businesses and critical infrastructure owners of all sizes can take to protect themselves against cyber threats.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) and Deloitte released their 2022 Cybersecurity Study, “State Cybersecurity in a Heightened Risk Environment.” The survey captures responses from chief information security officers (CISOs) in all 50 states and three territories about current cybersecurity trends, challenges and opportunities.

In its tentative agenda for its October open meeting, the FCC included an item that would improve the security of the national alert and warning systems.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued “Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 23-01, Improving Asset Visibility and Vulnerability Detection on Federal Networks,” which directs federal civilian agencies to better account for what resides on their networks.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) postponed its 5th Annual National Cybersecurity Summit due to the mission-critical work of preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian in the region. The summit was originally scheduled to occur October 4.