Supervisory control and data acquisition or “SCADA” is the usage of systems to monitor and control processes regarding infrastructure. A SCADA system allows for around the clock maintenance and control, proving to be cost effective and less vulnerable to human error as it uses automated systems through hardwares such as RTUs and PLCs. These systems…

Of all the potential threats to cybersecurity, humans hold the biggest risk to it. For the most part, technology is efficient, automated, transparent, and most importantly, it is trustworthy. Of course though, we cannot rely solely on technology and must be able to trust the humans we have designated to serve and protect our organizations….

I believe organizations can benefit from the NIST framework as it emphasizes the need for cybersecurity and allows organizations to be able to take an in-depth look at their assets and decide what can potentially appear as vulnerable and in need of security. They can ensure that their cybersecurity program is capable of protecting these…

Not to be confused with the Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA Triad is based on the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Each of these concepts intertwine to form the foundations of cybersecurity. With these three principles, organizations are able to have a proper framework for the implementation of security policies and it provides a…