What Is SDWAN...It's Purpose And Benefits?

This video explains what SDWAN is, its purpose and benefits, key features of SD-WAN, and tips on choosing the right SD-WAN vendor.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:22 What is SD-WAN?

01:16 The purpose of SD-WAN: Why do we need it?

02:27 Benefits and Advantages of SD-WAN

03:57 Key features of SD-WAN

06:05 How to choose the right SD-WAN vendor?

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Mapping Of IT And OT Cybersecurity Requirements

 Many companies have a role focused on IT (Information Technology) cybersecurity, typically adhering to ISO 27000 series standards and NIST guidelines. A newer trend is assigning a similar role for OT (Operational Technology) cybersecurity, which deals with Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). The standard for IACS cybersecurity is the 𝐈𝐒𝐀/𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝟔𝟐𝟒𝟒𝟑.

A corporate cybersecurity program should include requirements for all phases of corporate facilities. While IT cybersecurity is managed by the IT department, the IACS security in plants should be handled by those in the IACS Cybersecurity Program.

These two cybersecurity programs should be aligned as part of an overall corporate cybersecurity strategy. With the increasing frequency and impact of cyber-attacks, especially on IACS, the need for this alignment is urgent.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐂𝐒/𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐗𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭:
• 𝟓𝟕% of companies in the US reported ICS/OT security incidents.
• 𝟗𝟒% of surveyed enterprises acknowledge that IT security incidents can impact OT systems.
• 𝟒𝟖% of organizations experienced ICS/OT security incidents in 2022, but only 34% have conducted thorough security incident investigations and assessments.
• 𝟒𝟕% of companies report their process times are significantly lengthened due to cybersecurity complexities.
• 𝟑𝟔% of companies report management's apathy toward cybersecurity as a major challenge.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞: https://www.txone.com/.../insight-into-ics-ot.../

𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲): https://gca.isa.org/implementing-an-industrial...

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The "C" In CIO Stands For Ch-Ch-Ch- Changes

Years devoted to building out advanced applications and convincing colleagues in other units that, yes, IT can drive new business opportunities, appear to have paid off. Chief Information Officers (CIOs) say their role has become more strategic and will continue to evolve in that direction in the near future.

The proverbial seat at the table is theirs. Technology’s expanding reach in the corporate world—from cloud computing to artificial intelligence—means Chief Information Officers are taking a bigger role in developing business strategies and customer services. They have also emerged as key cultural influencers, spreading the gospel of agile, DevOps and other practices with deep technological roots across their organizations.

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