CISA Unveils 'Secure By Demand' Guidelines To Bolster OT Security
CSO Online, Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
CISA and global cybersecurity leaders have introduced a proactive framework for OT procurement, emphasizing security by design to counter evolving threats.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with its international cybersecurity allies, has unveiled the 'Secure by Demand' guidelines to safeguard operational technology (OT) environments. The framework provides a blueprint for OT owners and operators to prioritize cybersecurity when procuring digital products.
This initiative addresses growing concerns about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, including energy grids, transportation networks, and manufacturing facilities, which have increasingly become targets for sophisticated cyberattacks.