Network World

JULY 26, 2017

At one recent client, a chemical company, the team was looking to transition from MPLS to SD-WAN. The security group, though, could not accept the fact that SD-WANs met the requirements stipulated by CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) guiding the chemical industry. This is particularly true for security teams.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At a minimum, these systems should be firewalled off from public addressing, Ellis stresses. Raju warns, "Once attackers gain access, they can do almost anythingforce equipment to exceed safety limits, overflow water tanks, or dangerously alter chemical levels in treatment systems." Why Are HMIs Being Exposed?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

If they are not disposed of properly, they can leak toxic chemicals and sensitive data. Overlooked e-waste has the potential to cause a significant breach of our private data, in addition to risking human and environmental health by leaking hazardous chemicals and toxins into landfills.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

By now, you’ve probably heard the theoretically scary story of how hackers managed to infiltrate the computer systems at a water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida and remotely control the chemical levels — but it turns out that description gives the hackers far, far too much credit. The reality?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The chemical burns through clogs, but can also burn your eyes and skin. That's why it is so disturbing that a hacker tried to poison a Florida city by spiking the local water with massive amounts of this chemical. It's important to note that lye (chemical name sodium hydroxide) is often present at very low levels in water systems.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

Section 1433 is a starting point; however, critical infrastructure systems are usually dated, and operational technologies like chemical monitoring solutions present a significant risk," Aiello said. "To I applaud the EPA for recognizing the criticality of water treatment, storage, and distribution facilities.

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