OT systems, which govern essential shipboard functions such as navigation, propulsion, and cargo handling, remain a major focus for attackers. Many of these systems rely on outdated software and lack modern cybersecurity measures, making them highly susceptible to breaches. Additionally, the growing interconnectivity of IT and OT systems introduces cascading risks, where a single breach can disrupt both operational and digital environments.
“Managing the Cybersecurity of the largest Ports Critical Infrastructure in America is no small matter” stated Goetsch. Membership to the Ports Cybersecurity Subcommittee for the protection of Critical Infrastructure is intentionally kept to a small group of legislators and subject matter experts (SME’s) and Federal staff members from the CISA, DHS, the FBI, Port Authorities, and key Port tenants. The So-Cal based Subcommittee focusses on the smooth, safe and secure delivery of what is essential to the daily operations in Southern California.
Red Hat admitted it was breached:
But have they failed to disclose what really happened? Maybe Red Hat is just going to wait that out, you know, just like the US Dept. of Treasury did after they were breached, then lied about the extent of the Hack, until the truth was realized and disclosed.
Oh well… here we go again.
Still using 20+ Yr old Splunk or another Log-Based SIEM? While obvious, it’s 2025, and there’s been new SIEM technology available for years! It’s Anamo, a log-less SIEM that’s eliminating traditional “Blind Spots” and various anomalies related to System-Based Indicators of Attack (IoA”s), Modifications of Users, Permissions, Ports and Transactions… and much more! Anamo is named after its ability to rapidly identify Host-Based attack vectors and other Indicators of Compromise (IoC’s) where all other Network-based SIEMs remain blind.
China probably currently represents the broadest, most active, and persistent cyber espionage threat to the U.S. government and private sector networks. China’s cyber pursuits and its industry’s export of related technologies increase the threats of aggressive cyber operations against the U.S. homeland, suppression of the free flow of information in cyberspace -such as U.S. web content- that Beijing views as threatening to the CCP’s hold on power, and the expansion of technology-driven authoritarianism globally.