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July 7, 2020

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 (MFA). For the first time, industrial operators can now protect their assets – even those…

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June 12, 2020

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 it is for nations to double-down on protecting their most valuable assets. One example of…

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April 29, 2020

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 year, Xage Security has been supporting innovations to help address the IT, OT, and data…

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March 10, 2020

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 utility Southern Water again brought to the forefront concerns around utilities’ cybersecurity. According to the…

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February 28, 2020

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 security and had consequences for the plant’s operations, with the facility shuttering for two days…

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January 27, 2020

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 Iranian and American governments, including a heightened risk for cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure. The…

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November 21, 2019

The First Cyberattack on U.S. Green Energy Shines a Light on Outdated Security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 industry. New details released this month highlight the simplistic nature of the attack, showcasing the…

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October 15, 2019

Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather with Microgrids

Large scale natural disasters are an ever-present threat; hurricanes, flooding, fires, and high winds devastate on a horrifyingly regular basis. It’s more crucial than ever for the utility industry to…

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May 1, 2019

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 of transmission and distribution lines, to now include smart devices and a connected business ecosystem…

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March 27, 2019

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 catastrophic consequences of modern cyberattacks. Finance chief Eivind Kallevik summed up the impact saying, “Let…

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