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The increasing development of malware targeting the industrial world has not halted its momentum in the slightest. Several research groups have detected a new malware called Fuxnet and are currently investigating its scope. This malware has the capability to send specific requests at the serial level, via RS485/MBus, executing floods to more than 87.000 assets, including control systems and integrated sensors deployed across different sectors. Among the infrastructures compromised by this malware, we find hospitals, airports and other critical infrastructures that provide essential services to the population.

In the era of interconnection and digitization, industrial control systems (ICS) are increasingly exposed to cyber threats. These systems are vital for energy production, manufacturing and critical infrastructure management, and their protection has become an essential priority.Risk analysis is fundamental in this context, as it allows identifying, assessing and prioritizing the risks that can affect ICS. This process, ranges from technical vulnerabilities to emerging threats, and is crucial for developing effective mitigation and protection strategies.In this article, the challenges and solutions related to risk analysis in ICS will be explored, as well as the importance of the IEC 62443-3-2 standard in this critical process.

The digital twins are virtual recreations of real-world objects or processes. This innovative idea, proposed by Dr. Michael Grieves, has become increasingly relevant in various industrial sectors thanks to the advancement of technologies such as 3D modelling, the Internet of Things (IoT), the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), machine learning and big data. Its application makes it possible to simulate and analyse physical processes efficiently, thus contributing to the digital transformation of industry, also known as Industry 4.0.The fundamental purpose of digital twins is to facilitate the understanding of how elements operate in the physical world. For example, in manufacturing, it is possible to create a digital twin of a factory and through simulations explore different scenarios: what would happen if a machine were modified, how would it impact production, and what would happen if a machine were changed? The digital twin provides answers before real changes are made to the physical environment, speeding up decision-making and optimising processes.

The ability to monitor and analyze the behavior of users and entities becomes crucial for early detection and response to potential threats. UEBA solutions identify unusual or anomalous patterns in user behavior, enabling rapid identification of internal threats or external compromises. This post focuses on how UEBA analysis is becoming an essential tool for a cybersecurity strategy, from identifying suspicious behavior to preventing potential security breaches.

Durante este artículo indagaremos en el funcionamiento y objetivos de una nueva tecnología de nueva adopción en el campo de la ciberseguridad, consistente en la creación de señuelos o información engañosa dentro de un Sistema de Control Industrial, permitiendo detectar y retrasar la intrusión de un ciberatacantes en un tiempo menor.

The agri-food sector is one of the most critical sectors today because it is one of the most important sectors for the country's economy, as it produces food.This sector, like many others, is in continuous evolution. An example of this is the automation and digitalization of the many processes that are carried out. These new technologies bring many advantages, such as more efficient processes, less water consumption, detection of possible risks, etc. These great advantages also bring with them some problems, such as increased exposure to cyber-attacks.Therefore, this article provides some basic knowledge to make the industry aware of the importance of implementing cybersecurity in their technologies. 

In the field of cybersecurity, CASB systems play a crucial role in providing an additional layer of protection for cloud applications. This approach prevents threats, detects malware, and ensures privacy in a digital environment, thereby addressing the growing need for data protection. This article explores how CASB systems work, their key applications, and their benefits in terms of security and privacy, ensuring that applications operate by protecting data in cloud environments and maintaining fine-grained control over cloud operations. From vendor assessment to malicious behavior detection, its versatility extends, offering benefits such as risk mitigation and improved cloud security.

Today, rail transport is a key strategic sector, both for the transport of people and goods of all kinds. It is also a sector in constant evolution and progress, which has adopted new technologies, from Wi-Fi zones for employees and customers, to new remote distributed control technologies, GPS and IoT.While all applied technologies provide many advantages, they can also bring problems and introduce cybersecurity risks. The objective of this article will be to raise awareness of some of the most important cyber-attacks that have occurred in the industry and to contribute to the general awareness of the evolution of railway cybersecurity and cyber-attack protection measures available to the industry. 

In the industrial environment, the interconnection of industrial equipment for maintenance via the Internet is becoming increasingly common. However, this has also opened the door to a new and dangerous landscape of threats. This article reviews one of the most representative threats within this current new paradigm, APTs, how concern about this type of threat is increasing, and how they operate during an industrial attack.