Cybersecurity
Overview
Cybersecurity refers to the protection practice for the hardware, software, and data from being destroyed, altered or leaked by accidental or malicious reasons to ensure the system runs continuously and the network service is not interrupted. An effective cybersecurity methodology has multiple levels of protection spread across the computers, networks, programs, and data that one intends to remain secure. For an effective defense from cyber-attacks, the people, processes, and technology in any organization should complement one another.The cybersecurity can be divided into physical security and logical security. Physical safety refers to the physical protection of system equipment and related facilities from damage and loss. Logical security includes integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information.
Case Studies.
Case Study
Enel Secures Italian Power Generation Network
Electric energy operators around the world are working to increase the reliability and cyber resiliency of their systems. This includes Enel, a global power company that manages and monitors the Italian power grid. This grid:• Serves 31 million customers• Has a net installed energy capacity exceeding 31 gigawatts• Includes more than 500 power generation plants,including hydroelectric, thermoelectric, and wind• Is managed and monitored by Enel 24/7/365• Is operated by Terna, the Italian Transmission System Operator (TSO)Enel is responsible for the availability of the grid’s underlying ICS and industrial network. It also manages Regional Control Centers and Interconnection Centers which connect with the TSO. The TSO manages the flow of energy to the grid plus controls and remotely regulates the power generation of power plants, increasing and decreasing power production as required. The complex system of interaction and cooperation between Enel and the TSO has strong security implications as well as operational and business challenges.
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Providing Secure and Reliable SAP Cloud and Hosting Services
Specializing in cloud-hosting and cloud recovery services, Bluelock works to mitigate risk and ensure mission-critical applications, such as SAP and SAP HANA, are always available to keep its clients’ businesses running. Bluelock tailors its solutions to meet the unique needs of every client, providing numerous certifications to securely handle Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), and other sensitive workloads for clients in finance, healthcare, and other industries with sensitive data.
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Boosting visibility and insights with RSA Security Analytics, Archer and SecurID®
– Partners HealthCare holds patient data, intellectual property and employee personal information, all of which must be protected – Security is an increasingly important priority for the board, so clear visibility and reporting on security status is essential – The organization needed to boost automation and standardize processes to enhance its security posture and compliance