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March 1, 2023 in Blog

The Future of OT/IT Convergence and Industrial Cybersecurity: Themes from ARC Industry Forum 2023

The 2023 ARC Industry Forum brought together leaders and innovators from across manufacturing, energy and…
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February 28, 2023 in Blog

SANS ICS Cybersecurity Controls: Defensible Architecture and How Xage Supports It

Author: Roman Arutyunov, Co-Founder, SVP Products, Xage Security Many organizations with industrial control systems (ICS)…
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February 16, 2023 in Blog

Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Lessons from Three Cyberattacks in 2022

Author: Chase Snyder, Sr. PMM, Xage Security Manufacturing organizations are being increasingly targeted by cyberattackers.…
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January 30, 2023 in Blog

Xage Security Upcoming Events: S4x23, ARC Industry Forum, and AFCEA Technet West

By Chase Snyder, Sr. PMM, Xage Security It is 2023 and Xage is hitting the…
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January 24, 2023 in Blog

PLC Vulnerability Highlights Need for Zero Trust Security to Mitigate Increasing OT Attack Surface

By Roman Arutyunov, Xage Cofounder and Head of Product A recently disclosed vulnerability (CVE-2022-38773) in…
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January 19, 2023 in Blog

Cyber Hygiene vs. Secure Remote Access for OT: The Real Lessons of the GhostSec Industrial RTU Hack

Author: Roman Arutyunov, Xage Co-founder and VP of Product A recently disclosed attack against an…
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January 12, 2023 in Blog

Xage Security Receives IoT Breakthrough Award for Industrial IoT Innovation

We’re thrilled to announce that Xage has been selected for an IoT Breakthrough Award in…
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January 10, 2023 in Blog

Why VPNs and Jump Servers Fall Short for OT Remote Access

By Roman Arutyunov, Xage Co-Founder and VP of Product While it was once unthinkable to…
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January 6, 2023 in Blog

Two Key Takeaways on Critical Infrastructure Security from Microsoft’s Cyber Signals Report

By Chase Snyder, Sr. Product Marketing Manager In December 2022, Microsoft published the third edition…
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December 20, 2022 in Blog

Security Lessons Learned from Three Cyberattacks Against Freight and Passenger Railroads in 2022

By Chase Snyder, Sr. Product Marketing Manager Freight and passenger railroad carriers are an appealing…
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December 13, 2022 in Blog

Top 5 Must-Haves For Modernizing OT Remote Access

By Kip Gering, VP GTM Strategy Enabling reliable, secure remote access to Operational Technology (OT)…
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December 8, 2022 in Blog

Top-10 Checklist for Freight and Passenger railroad operators to comply with the TSA’s Security Directive

The Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a new directive to…
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December 6, 2022 in Blog

How The US Defense Department Can Evolve and Execute Their Zero Trust Strategy to Protect the Mission from The Core to the Tactical Edge

By: Matt Heideman, VP of US Federal   In November 2022, the U.S. Department of…
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December 1, 2022 in Blog

Eliminate Risks and Accelerate Innovation with Multi-User Remote Session Collaboration for Critical Infrastructure

By Vishal Gupta, VP of Product Management Speed of digital modernization, advancements towards cyber physical…
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November 15, 2022 in Blog

Recent CISA Momentum Highlights Zero Trust Strategies

Over the past year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a stream…
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November 7, 2022 in Blog

Xage and Armis Partner to Help Operations Cyber-Harden and Comply with NIST Cybersecurity Framework

By Amit Pawar, VP of Consulting & Services   Xage, the zero trust real-world security company,…
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October 6, 2022 in Blog

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: Reactions to CISA 2022-2023 Strategic Plan & Joint NSA Security Advisory

Federal agencies have continued to release directives and requirements to improve cybersecurity posture for critical…
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September 27, 2022 in Blog

Xage and Advantech Join Forces to Cyber-Harden Critical Infrastructure Operations

By Roman Arutyunov, Xage Co-Founder & VP of Product   We’re excited to introduce a…
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September 20, 2022 in Blog

How Multi-Layer MFA Can Secure Critical Infrastructure

By Vishal Gupta, VP of Product Management   Critical infrastructure systems are the latest target…
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September 9, 2022 in Blog

Xage Security Named a 2022 SINET16 Innovator Award Winner

We’re proud to announce that Xage has been recognized as a winner in this year’s…
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August 10, 2022 in Blog

Top-10 Checklist for Oil & Gas Pipeline Owners and Operators to Comply with the TSA’s Security Directives

To combat the increasing number of cyberattacks targeted at critical infrastructure, the Department of Homeland…
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August 4, 2022 in Blog

Asset-centric Protection for Cyber Physical Systems

Over the last few years, industrial organizations have accelerated digital transformation initiatives, including the transition…
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August 2, 2022 in Blog

Xage Highlighted in Industrial Cyber’s 2022 Technology and Solutions Buyer’s Guide

By Roman Arutyunov, Xage Co-Founder & VP of Product   We are honored to be…
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July 14, 2022 in Blog

The Big Shift: From Reactive to Proactive Cybersecurity

Critical Infrastructure Operators are Rapidly Adopting Zero Trust, But Some Risk Falling Behind   Our…
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July 12, 2022 in Blog

Xage Shortlisted in this Year’s SaaS Awards, in the “Best Security Innovation in a SaaS Product” Category

We’re proud to announce that Xage has been shortlisted in this year’s SaaS Awards, in…
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April 28, 2022 in Blog

Zero Trust Transforming OT Security at S4x22

By Roman Arutyunov, Xage Co-Founder & VP of Product Zero trust has rapidly shifted to…
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December 16, 2021 in Blog

Cuba Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure Spotlights Importance of Zero Trust Remote Access

Critical infrastructure owners and operators have been put on high alert following the FBI’s December…
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December 1, 2021 in Blog

Gartner Recognizes Xage’s Vision as the Top 2 Strategic Tech Trends for 2022

Nearly every US executive (98%) experienced a cyber threat in the past year. This startling…
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August 17, 2021 in Blog

What’s Missing From Biden’s Plan to Secure the Power Grid? An Incentive to Change

By Duncan Greatwood, CEO, Xage   Following a series of devastating ransomware attacks, the Biden…
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May 13, 2021 in Blog

Ransomware Attack on Colonial Pipeline Highlights Need for Zero Trust

This past week, the Colonial Pipeline Company became the latest victim of a ransomware attack,…
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February 16, 2021 in Blog

Florida Water Hack Exposes Urgent Need for Zero Trust Remote Access in Utility Operations

Last week’s cyberattack on an Oldsmar, FL water treatment system further solidified the importance and…
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February 10, 2021 in Blog

WestRock Ransomware Underscores the Need for Zero-Trust in OT

Image source: scw-mag.com Last month, $17B packaging company WestRock experienced a ransomware attack, impacting their…
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January 21, 2021 in Blog

Xage Selected as IoT Breakthrough’s Emerging Company of the Year

Following our 2019 award for IoT Security Platform of the Year, the 2021 IoT Breakthrough…
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January 14, 2021 in Blog

Gartner Recognizes Xage’s Vision as Strategic Tech Trend for 2021

As remote workers remain essential to the functioning of global enterprises, the digitization of operations…
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December 22, 2020 in Blog

How Zero Trust Could Have Prevented the SolarWinds Orion Hack

Last week’s cyberattack on network monitoring vendor SolarWinds showed us one thing: the traditional security…
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December 11, 2020 in Blog

Video Interview and Demo with Xage CEO Duncan Greatwood and Agora VP Abuzar Manager

Xage CEO Duncan Greatwood connects with Abuzar Manager, VP at Agora, the digital innovation venture…
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December 1, 2020 in Blog

Xage Joins SunSpec Alliance to Simplify & Standardize Security in Renewable Energy

Today, Xage is proud to announce that it joined the SunSpec Alliance, a group addressing…
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November 17, 2020 in Blog

Xage Partners with Agora to Deploy Zero-Trust Cybersecurity

Today, Xage Security announces their partnership with Agora, the digital innovation partner for oilfield operators…
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October 19, 2020 in Blog

Xage Security Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Today, Xage’s Security Fabric has become available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online market…
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October 6, 2020 in Blog

Murfreesboro Water Resources Recovery Facility Partners with Xage Security to Protect its Industrial Operations

The Water Resources Recovery Facility of Murfreesboro (MWRRF) is responsible for providing clean, safe water…
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September 17, 2020 in Blog

Xage Partners with the U.S. Space Force to Introduce Blockchain-Protected Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Space Architecture Resiliency

Xage’s Security Fabric Demonstrates Capability to Support Diverse Systems of Terrestrial and Space-Based Assets PALO…
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August 10, 2020 in Blog

Xage Announces Solution for Secure Data-Sharing in Oil Rig Environments

In drilling operations, it’s vital that contractors on a rig have the most up-to-date information…
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July 7, 2020 in Blog

Universal Multi-Factor Authentication for Industrial Operations: A New Solution to Protect All Assets

We’re proud to announce a new offering in the Xage Security Suite: universal multi-factor authentication…
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June 12, 2020 in Blog

Recent State-Sponsored Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure Show How Countries Must Rethink Their Security Strategies

A number of recent high profile cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have demonstrated just how urgent…
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April 29, 2020 in Blog

Xage and U.S. Air Force Expand Engagement for Secure Data and Operations

When it comes to military operations, it’s crucial that digital interactions stay secure. Since last…
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April 16, 2020 in Blog

Xage and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Collaborate on DOE sponsored Blockchain Research Contract

Today, we’re proud to announce that Xage Security is collaborating with the U.S. Department of…
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March 31, 2020 in Blog

Introducing Xage’s Dynamic Data Security for Tamperproof, Controlled, and Flexible Data Sharing

We are proud to introduce the newest innovation available with the Xage Security Suite: Dynamic…
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March 10, 2020 in Blog

Identity-Based Security Could Have Protected Utility Southern Water in Recent Phishing Attack

In the latest string of attacks on industrial companies, last week’s phishing hack on British…
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February 28, 2020 in Blog

Ransomware Attack on Gas Facility Underlines Need for Identity-Based Security

Last week’s ransomware attack on an unnamed natural gas compression facility renewed concern over industrial…
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January 27, 2020 in Blog

Iranian Password Spraying Attacks on U.S. Utilities Highlight Need for Multi-Factor Authentication

The U.S. military strike in Baghdad earlier this month resulted in increased tensions between the…
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January 14, 2020 in Blog

Xage Among Founding Members of Global Cybersecurity Alliance

Today, we are proud to announce that Xage is a founding member of the ISA…
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November 21, 2019 in Blog

The First Cyberattack on U.S. Green Energy Shines a Light on Outdated Security

March 5th of this year marked the first known cyberattack targeting the U.S. renewable energy…
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November 12, 2019 in Blog

Xage Secures Spot on CNBC Upstart 100 List for 2019

Xage is excited to announce that we’ve been selected to the 2019 CNBC Upstart 100!…
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October 15, 2019 in Blog

Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather with Microgrids

Large scale natural disasters are an ever-present threat; hurricanes, flooding, fires, and high winds devastate…
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July 18, 2019 in Blog

U.S. Congress Considers Reducing Digitization in Power–At Risk of Reversing Progress

The U.S. Congress is considering new cybersecurity legislation following numerous attempts by foreign actors to…
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May 31, 2019 in Blog

Equifax and the Financial Risks of Poor Cybersecurity

Last week, financial ratings agency Moody’s downgraded Equifax’s credit outlook from “stable” to “negative”, citing…
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May 1, 2019 in Blog

The World Economic Forum Advises Utilities to Reimagine Their Cybersecurity

The ecosystem surrounding electricity organizations is rapidly expanding, multiplying what was once a well-understood landscape…
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April 22, 2019 in Blog

Xage Recognized as “Best Place to Work” by San Francisco Business Times and Named Top 10 Coolest IoT Security Vendor by CRN

We’re proud to announce that Xage has been named a Top 10 “Best Place to…
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March 27, 2019 in Blog

Norsk Hydro Cyberattacks Reinforce the Need for Device-Level Security

Last week, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Norsk Hydro AS experienced firsthand the…
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March 19, 2019 in Blog

Driving Innovation with the Right Security Technology

In their 2018 Digital Transformation Index II study, Dell Technologies surveyed 4,600 business leaders from…
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February 28, 2019 in Blog

Hardware and Device-protocol Agnostic Access Control for Industrial Operations

Xage Enforcement Point (XEP) enables role-based access control and single sign-on for industrial operations devices,…
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February 20, 2019 in Blog

Introducing Xage Enforcement Point: The First Universal Access Control for All Industrial Operations and Devices

Today, we announced a new innovation in cybersecurity. Xage Enforcement Point (XEP) delivers universal access…
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January 30, 2019 in Blog

Increase Efficiency by Protecting Oil and Gas Operations with Xage

Leaders in the Oil and Gas Industry are increasingly recognizing that an efficient operation depends…
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January 24, 2019 in Blog

Hacking Cranes and Factory Equipment: Protecting Radio Frequency Devices with Role-Based Access Control

TrendMicro’s recent report on the use of radio frequency (RF) controls in construction and manufacturing…
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January 14, 2019 in Blog

“Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships”: Addressing Common Vulnerabilities within Maritime Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping released updated “Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships”. These guidelines…
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January 4, 2019 in Blog

Xage Selected as IoT Breakthrough’s IoT Security Platform of the Year

We’re proud to kick off the new year with the announcement that Xage Security has…
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November 7, 2018 in Blog

Vale Truck Fleet at Brazil Mine Going Fully Autonomous in 2019

Mining.com recently reported that to increase the volume of ore transported at its Brucutu mine…
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November 1, 2018 in Blog

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How Xage is Moving Past Awareness Toward Implementation

October was National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and given the various threats that our national critical…
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October 30, 2018 in Blog

ASK Corporation Partners With Xage Security, Bringing Tamperproof IIoT Cybersecurity to Manufacturing Customers

ASK Corporation has partnered with Xage Security, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) cybersecurity company…
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October 3, 2018 in Blog

Restricting Access to Users Based on Multiple Factors Could Have Protected Facebook User Data

On September 28, 2018, the New York Times reported that Facebook had suffered an attack…
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September 14, 2018 in Blog, Uncategorized

British Airways Passengers Affected By Malicious Hack

On September 7, 2018, British Airways (BA) announced that the personal information of hundreds of…
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September 12, 2018 in Blog

Xage Included in Inaugural GSMA 100 List as Telecom Heads Toward 5G-Driven IoT

This week, the GSMA – a consortium of over 750 operators and over 350 companies…
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August 17, 2018 in Blog

Edge Computing: Beyond The Cloud

Duncan Greatwood | Xage Security A decade ago, the shift to centralized, cloud I.T. ushered…
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August 13, 2018 in Blog

Security Researchers Discover Vulnerabilities with Smart City Systems Around the World

In a recent article, Smart cities around the world were exposed to simple hacks, CNET…
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August 9, 2018 in Blog

Xage Joins SEPA to Accelerate Adoption of Secure, Modernized Electric Grids

Xage has joined the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a non-profit organization that focuses on…
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July 27, 2018 in Blog

DHS Confirms Russian Hackers Infiltrated Hundreds of U.S. Electric Utilities Control Rooms

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed in a briefing Monday that Russian hackers, working…
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July 27, 2018 in Blog

NERC’s “State of Reliability 2018” Report Affirms Increased Focus on Cybersecurity Measures

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), a non-profit international regulatory authority that seeks to…
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July 17, 2018 in Blog

Hackers Are Targeting Gas Stations in the Most Recent Internet of Things Breach

The press has reported several recent crimes, committed by thieves and employees, which involve tampering…
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June 29, 2018 in Blog

Xage Joins EnergySec to Revolutionize Cybersecurity for Energy Organizations

Xage has joined EnergySec, a non-profit corporation formed to support energy sector organizations with the…
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June 21, 2018 in Blog

How Tesla’s Tweaked Code Shows a Need for Secure Access Control

On Sunday, June 17, 2018, Elon Musk sent an email to all Tesla employees alleging…
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June 11, 2018 in Blog

Xage Security Recognized by Leading Analyst Firms for Innovative Blockchain Protected IIoT Security Approach

IoT security is the prerequisite for the next major wave of industrial innovation. Without it,…
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June 8, 2018 in Blog, Press

House Panel Approves Bill to Secure Industrial Systems From Hacks

On June 6, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee put forward legislation…
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June 5, 2018 in Blog, Press

DOE Reports the Power Sector Has Serious Cyber Security Capability Gaps

On May 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy released an August 2017 report that…
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May 14, 2018 in Blog, Press

Xage Security Develops First Tamperproof System to Protect Industrial IoT from Zero-Day Malware Attacks

New Fingerprinting Approach Extends Blockchain Tamperproofing End-to-End across Industrial Systems Palo Alto, CA  – Today…
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May 14, 2018 in Blog, Press

Xage for Energy: Systemic Tamperproofing for Secure Energy Operations

Today we announce Xage for Energy, the first industrial solution to incorporate Xage’s new systemic…
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May 14, 2018 in Blog, Press

Xage Launches Patented Security Solution to Protect Energy Industry Against Mounting Cyberattacks

Industrial IoT Security Company Debuts Systemic Tamperproofing to Ensure Secure Operations for Companies Reliant on…
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March 21, 2018 in Blog, Press

Russia’s Hacks Prove Stronger Technologies Needed to Protect National Infrastructure

Last week, the Trump administration accused Russia of engaging in a widespread assault on U.S.…
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January 30, 2018 in Blog, Press

Xage Joins the EdgeX Foundry to bring IoT Security to the Industrial Edge

Xage has joined the EdgeX Foundry, an open source project building a common framework for…
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December 14, 2017 in Blog, Press

Xage Launches as First and Only Blockchain-Protected Security Platform for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)

New Company Builds Security Foundation to Drive Innovation and Widespread Digital Transformation Across Energy, Utilities,…
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