Security for Safety pitch at it-sa 2021
A short excerpt from my pitch on ‘Security for Safety’ as part of the BW-International Session at it-sa 2021 is available here:
A short excerpt from my pitch on ‘Security for Safety’ as part of the BW-International Session at it-sa 2021 is available here:
There is a job advert for a Windows 3.11 administrator role in the rail industry doing the rounds on the internet right now – e.g. here at Heise. It’s often accompanied by the question why such old systems are still in use – it’s 2024! Yes, this is the reality of OT systems – not…
In this post, I delve into the most relevant standards that secure our railway systems. Using Europe and Germany as a case study for the local and national level of standards, the following infographics provides a comprehensive overview of the most relevant standards helping to increase security on the tracks. 📄 Download infographics as pdf:…
This morning I’m on the way to Frankfurt for ICS – Informatik Consulting Systems participating at a DKE security working group meeting regarding standardisation of railway security.
A big “Thank you” to all participants for attending the German edition of our ICS – Informatik Consulting Systems webinar today! I’m very happy, that so many people were interested in the topic “Security lifecycle management for existing ETCS products”. 📣 In case you’ve missed it or you’re not speaking German – don’t worry! There…
Incidents such as the blackout in parts of Berlin lasting several days emphasize the importance of personal preparation for crisis and disaster. The German BBK has published checklists for this purpose. The BBK is the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. Personally I don’t prefer to check off such a list on…
Critical infrastructure faces a growing number of security threats.. Critical infrastructure typically relies on Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) and other non-IT components, often referred to as “Operational Technology.” To effectively assess cybersecurity risks within operational technology (OT) systems, adhering to the internationally recognized IEC 62443 standard is best practice. IEC 62443-3-2, part of…