In today’s digital age, safeguarding critical infrastructure is more crucial than ever. However, many organizations are grappling with cybersecurity challenges due to limited budgets, insufficient staffing, and outdated solutions. Enter Léargas-a comprehensive SaaS cybersecurity platform designed to address these pressing issues and revolutionize how critical infrastructure is protected.
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Patrick Kelley, CEO of Leargas Security, will be a featured speaker at the IAEC IT Fall Conference, hosted by the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives. The event is set for October 8-9, 2024, at The Rewind by Hilton in West Des Moines, Iowa. The conference brings together IT and cybersecurity leaders to tackle the pressing challenges in protecting critical infrastructure within the energy sector.
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Patrick Kelley, CEO of Léargas Security, will be a featured speaker at the 2024 MRO Security Conference, scheduled to take place on October 1-2, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota. This annual conference brings together experts in the energy and security sectors to discuss pressing issues in cybersecurity, particularly as they relate to the protection of critical infrastructure.
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As the US renewable energy industry expands, it faces increased risks from malicious cyber actors aiming to disrupt power generating operations, steal intellectual property, or ransom critical information. The FBI’s recent Private Industry Notification highlights the urgency for robust cybersecurity measures in this sector. At Leargas Security, we are committed to safeguarding this crucial industry with our comprehensive, scalable cybersecurity platform.
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In a fast-evolving world where technology stands as the backbone of numerous sectors, bringing together industry professionals to foster collaboration and growth is not just a necessity, but a mission to advance the industry further. The Georgia EMC Technology Association, an esteemed body with a focused approach to fostering excellence in the field of information technology, continues its long-standing tradition of promoting learning and collaboration with its upcoming Fall Meeting scheduled for September 20-22, 2023. This year, we are thrilled to announce Leargas Security as the proud sponsor of this promising event.
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In 2014, the pressing need for a comprehensive cybersecurity solution to the vulnerabilities faced by nearly 900 electric cooperatives was acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Understanding that the integration of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions in electric cooperatives has become increasingly important in recent years, Léargas was driven to create a versatile and cost-effective platform. As these cooperatives digitally transform and adopt modern technologies, they also become more vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats. These potential attacks not only pose a risk to the integrity of the cooperatives’ data, but also threaten the stability of the electrical grid that powers our communities.
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The fusion of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) ecosystems is increasingly becoming integral in today’s enterprises. As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, posing intricate and sophisticated attacks, organizations are turning to advanced security solutions such as Leargas Security XDR. This potent platform, built on the robust Zeek framework, offers an all-in-one approach to securing IT and OT environments, providing vital insights and capabilities that help businesses stay ahead of potential threats. This article will delve into the significance of Zeek-based solutions like Leargas Security XDR with an emphasis on OT protocol analysis including DNP3, Modbus, and S7.
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As the globe becomes progressively dependent on digital systems and automation, cybersecurity has evolved into a pressing issue for all organizations. This trend is not just applicable to major corporations or tech firms; it is equally relevant to entities like energy cooperatives. Given their key responsibility in delivering vital services to communities, these cooperatives cannot afford to overlook the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
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As the digital landscape expands, so does the complexity and magnitude of cybersecurity threats. This shift has led to the development of sophisticated cybersecurity tools designed to detect, manage, and respond to potential security breaches. Two such tools making waves in the cybersecurity field are the Computer Incident Response Center Luxembourg (CIRCL) Analysis Information Leak (AIL) framework and the Leargas Security Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform.
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Léargas has always been about providing “Insight”. Now, it fights for the world!
Global events such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) make all of us targets for cybercriminals. It could be in the form of phishing emails or new targeted scams, these tactics are meant to take advantage of individuals who are understandably concerned about their health and safety of their family during this challenging time.
Additionally, it targets companies that have effectively turned their infrastructure “inside-out” to provide all of the necessary services and data for their now remote-workers to perform at their best. That means weakened firewall rules, mission-critical servers connected to the Internet, and no multi-factor authentication.
This pandemic is challenging for all of us. We all need to adapt to this new reality and look out for one another any way we can. Our mission with Léargas has always been to protect people against threats at the intersection of cyber and the physical world, and this disaster has provided us with the motivation to find new ways to help.
As with any new endeavor, knowledge is key, so we began ingesting atomic indicators around COVID-19/Coronavirus and converting them into an actionable data set for the mitigation of COVID-related digital threats.
Immediately, we found an increase in malicious activity using COVID-19 as a lure to commit cybercrimes by offering urgent information in phishing emails, selling fake “vaccines” and numerous other scams. (Example is shown above)
We remain committed to keeping our clients safe during this pandemic. To that end, we have created a package of detections related to COVID-19 based attacks, which consists of known threat actors, attack methodologies, and how they’re exploiting COVID-19. If you are a Managed Services Partner or have a subscription to Léargas, there is nothing you need to do. The package was deployed and you will receive pertinent alerts as necessary.
Should you not be a subscriber, please reach out to us for more information on gaining access to these preventative measures.
Lastly, we want to provide some additional recommendations:
Recommendations for Our Clients:
Security always starts with the basics. If you aren’t using Léargas, make sure your systems are patched and IDS/IPS signatures and associated files are up to date. Attackers rely heavily on unpatched and out-of-date network configurations.-PK