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Industrial Defender Appoints OT Cybersecurity Veteran Patrick Miller as Strategic Technical Advisor

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Defender, the leading provider of OT asset data and cybersecurity solutions for industrial organizations, announces the appointment of Patrick Miller as Strategic Technical Advisor. With over 35 years of experience in IT/OT security and regulatory compliance, and extensive expertise with NERC CIP, Miller's role will be pivotal in guiding the company's technical direction and product strategy serving electric power utilities.

Key Points: 
  • FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Defender , the leading provider of OT asset data and cybersecurity solutions for industrial organizations, announces the appointment of Patrick Miller as Strategic Technical Advisor.
  • "Patrick's unparalleled expertise in NERC CIP and vast experience in the energy sector make him an invaluable addition to Industrial Defender as our new advisor," said Jay Williams, CEO of industrial defender.
  • Miller added: "I am excited to join Industrial Defender, a pioneer and long-standing leader in OT cybersecurity.
  • Miller joins Joy Ditto , who was also recently announced as a Strategic Advisor, in bolstering Industrial Defender's innovation and excellence.

Industrial Defender Joins the E-ISAC Vendor Affiliate Program

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Defender, a pioneering leader in operational technology (OT) security and compliance, is proud to announce its new affiliation with the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC). Joining the E-ISAC's Vendor Affiliate Program as a Gold level member aligns with Industrial Defender's mission to bolster cybersecurity and compliance in the electricity sector across North America.

Key Points: 
  • Joining the E-ISAC's Vendor Affiliate Program as a Gold level member aligns with Industrial Defender's mission to bolster cybersecurity and compliance in the electricity sector across North America.
  • "Our partnership with E-ISAC represents an important milestone in our collaborative efforts with stakeholders in the electricity industry," said Jay Williams, CEO of Industrial Defender.
  • As a Gold level member of the E-ISAC Vendor Affiliate Program, Industrial Defender brings to the table its vast experience and expertise in OT asset management and compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards.
  • Industrial Defender's participation in the E-ISAC's Vendor Affiliate Program signals a strong commitment to enhancing information sharing and fostering collaboration between the electricity industry and vendor community.

PJM Announces Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- President and CEO Manu Asthana announced today a series of organizational changes that will best equip PJM to maintain reliability and security, support competitive markets, and help prepare for the grid of the future.

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  • PJM will also launch an executive search for the new role of Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security, created to support the expanding complexity of grid operations and planning for a system undergoing significant transition.
  • "PJM and its stakeholders have come to rely on his expertise, diligence, leadership and his willingness to listen to all viewpoints that can help PJM ensure a reliable energy transition."
  • PJM is engaged in a search for a new Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security.
  • For the latest news about PJM, visit PJM Inside Lines at insidelines.pjm.com .

OTORIO Named "Policy Management Solution Provider of the Year" in 7th Annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTORIO, the leading provider of OT cyber risk management solutions, today announced that it has been named "Policy Management Solution Provider of the Year" in the 7th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program. The award was granted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global information security market today.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTORIO , the leading provider of OT cyber risk management solutions, today announced that it has been named "Policy Management Solution Provider of the Year" in the 7th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program.
  • The breakthrough OTORIO RAM² platform protects industrial control systems (ICS) and cyber-physical systems (CPS) with robust security controls that continuously assess cyber risks and actionable playbooks to guide mitigation efforts.
  • By conducting in-depth security posture assessments, the platform ensures that alerts affecting critical assets appear at the top of the priority list.
  • "We're thrilled to be recognized by CyberSecurity Breakthrough as the 'Policy Management Solution Provider of the Year,'" said Daniel Bren, co-founder and CEO of OTORIO.

Industrial Defender Appoints Power Industry Luminary Joy Ditto as Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Defender, the leading provider of OT asset data and cybersecurity solutions for industrial organizations, has appointed renowned power industry leader Joy Ditto as a strategic advisor to the company.

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  • FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Defender, the leading provider of OT asset data and cybersecurity solutions for industrial organizations, has appointed renowned power industry leader Joy Ditto as a strategic advisor to the company.
  • As a strategic advisor, Ditto will support Industrial Defender in accelerating growth and meeting industry needs, building upon three consecutive record-breaking quarters.
  • "We are excited and privileged to bring Joy Ditto on as a strategic advisor at Industrial Defender.
  • To learn more about Joy Ditto please visit: https://joydittoconsulting.com/
    Watch Industrial Defender's webinar featuring Joy Ditto on NERC CIP initiatives: https://www.industrialdefender.com/watch/watch-revisiting-the-fundamenta...

Operational Technology (OT) Security Market worth $38.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, June 23, 2023

The Operational Technology (OT) Security Market can be classified based on deployment into two main segments: cloud and on-premises, per business requirements.

Key Points: 
  • The Operational Technology (OT) Security Market can be classified based on deployment into two main segments: cloud and on-premises, per business requirements.
  • The cloud deployment mode of OT security solutions provides enterprises with cloud-based solutions that offer speed, scalability, and enhanced OT security.
  • OT security solutions are being implemented across various verticals, such as manufacturing, energy & power (generation), oil & gas (distribution), transportation, and logistics.
  • Operational Technology (OT) Security Market Advantages:
    Protection from cyberthreats and attacks that target industrial systems is strong thanks to OT security solutions.

Operational Technology (OT) Security Market worth $38.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, June 23, 2023

The Operational Technology (OT) Security Market can be classified based on deployment into two main segments: cloud and on-premises, per business requirements.

Key Points: 
  • The Operational Technology (OT) Security Market can be classified based on deployment into two main segments: cloud and on-premises, per business requirements.
  • The cloud deployment mode of OT security solutions provides enterprises with cloud-based solutions that offer speed, scalability, and enhanced OT security.
  • OT security solutions are being implemented across various verticals, such as manufacturing, energy & power (generation), oil & gas (distribution), transportation, and logistics.
  • Operational Technology (OT) Security Market Advantages:
    Protection from cyberthreats and attacks that target industrial systems is strong thanks to OT security solutions.

XONA Systems Appoints Ron Fabela as Field CTO

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

XONA Systems , the frictionless secure user access platform deployed on a Zero-Trust Architecture and purpose-built for operational technologies (OT), today announced the addition of a recognized ICS security expert as its Field CTO.

Key Points: 
  • XONA Systems , the frictionless secure user access platform deployed on a Zero-Trust Architecture and purpose-built for operational technologies (OT), today announced the addition of a recognized ICS security expert as its Field CTO.
  • "As we continue our rapid growth, the addition of Ron Fabela as our Field CTO adds a known entity to our leadership team with a track record of ongoing success,” said Bill Moore, founder and CEO at XONA.
  • More recently, Ron applied his field knowledge to products and technologies that support security and industrial operators.
  • Evolving secure access for ICS is critical, and I am thrilled to be part of the XONA team that is leading the effort.”

OneTrust Unveils Innovations to Enable Responsible Data Use and Trust Intelligence at Scale

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Friday, May 12, 2023

ATLANTA, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTrust, the market-defining leader for trust intelligence, announces new innovations across the Trust Intelligence Platform to help organizations responsibly use data and drive trust intelligence at scale. As companies tackle the challenges of data sprawl, OneTrust's enhancements provide companies with the discovery, automation, and intelligence to manage data responsibly across the entire life cycle, enable regulatory agility, and implement privacy by design. New capabilities also help organizations gain better visibility into their third parties and streamline their compliance programs.

Key Points: 
  • Trust Intelligence Platform enhancements include streamlined Privacy by Design projects, new intelligence data in the Third-Party Risk Exchange, expanded frameworks for Certification Automation, and more
    ATLANTA, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTrust, the market-defining leader for trust intelligence, announces new innovations across the Trust Intelligence Platform to help organizations responsibly use data and drive trust intelligence at scale.
  • The Trust Intelligence Platform provides a single, comprehensive foundation to consolidate solutions across privacy, security, ethics, and ESG.
  • Now, OneTrust Data Discovery is becoming more intelligent by using machine learning to identify documents with sensitive data which can't be detected through traditional pattern matching.
  • The OneTrust Third-Party Risk Exchange provides instant access to risk intelligence data from numerous data sources, including Supply Wisdom.

Network Perception and NAES Corporation Partner to Streamline NERC CIP Audits of Energy Industry Networks

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Hundreds of energy industry customers around the United States rely on NAES to manage network assets, including compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.

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  • Hundreds of energy industry customers around the United States rely on NAES to manage network assets, including compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.
  • Compliance with NERC CIP Reliability Standards requires electric utilities to adopt precise procedures and verify their implementation.
  • Network Perception’s network auditing technology saves time and resources in assessing and managing compliance with the network access requirements of CIP-003, CIP-005, CIP-007, and CIP-010.
  • “NP-View provides instant network visibility with full device-path context, allowing network auditors to identify vulnerabilities and better understand how to close any gaps.”
    For more information about NP-View from Network Perception and NERC CIP compliance, visit: