This episode was recorded on 8/22/2023
 
Welcome to the Take Five Podcast from Fortinet where we provide five cybersecurity tips and best practices for today’s technology leaders. This podcast series taps into the experience of our Fortinet Field CISO team and the work being done with and through our ecosystem of partners, customers, and industry experts.

In this episode, Fortinet Field CISOs discuss the role that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are playing in operational technology. The conversation will encompass the utilization of AI and ML in OT, along with an analysis of the risks, limitations, and challenges it may present.


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Read key findings from the 2023 Global Ransomware Report, brought to you by Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/ransomware-protection-survey-for-organizational-prevention?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin-org&utm_campaign=sprinklr

Take Five #74 - Predictive Analytics, AI, and Machine Learning: Operational Technology

The HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest for October 2nd, 2024, highlights critical developments in the healthcare and cybersecurity sectors. The Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) is under scrutiny due to vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access and arbitrary code execution on Unix-based systems. Administrators are advised to apply patches promptly to safeguard systems. In other updates, CISA has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, underscoring a newly identified threat that demands immediate attention from relevant entities. Meanwhile, a wave of Python-based malware has been detected infiltrating systems via Visual Studio Code extensions, posing a sophisticated threat to developers.

Additionally, the healthcare sector continues to be a significant target for cybercriminals. A newly proposed U.S. bill—the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act—seeks to impose mandatory cybersecurity standards for healthcare organizations, including annual audits and stricter penalties for non-compliance. This legislation follows alarming statistics from a recent survey, where 67% of healthcare entities reported ransomware attacks in 2024, an increase from the previous year. Recovery times have lengthened, and with ransom demands averaging $4 million, the healthcare sector remains a high-risk target for cyberattacks, highlighting the urgency for robust security measures.
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From Healthcare Breaches to Critical Infrastructure Threats

HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest is your essential daily briefing on the latest cybersecurity developments, with a focus on the intersection of healthcare and cybersecurity. Hosted by Richard Simmons from London, the podcast delivers timely updates on emerging threats, trends, and expert insights to keep listeners informed. In this episode from November 19, 2024, key topics include cybercriminals exploiting Black Friday deals with fake websites, Microsoft's $4 million Zero Day Quest event to identify vulnerabilities in AI and Cloud systems, new threats posed by the FrostyGoop/BUSTLEBERM malware, and tensions surrounding TSA's cybersecurity mandates for the rail and pipeline industries. The episode also covers the extradition of Russian cybercriminal Evgenii Ptitsyn, critical vulnerabilities in D-Link routers, a data breach at Maxar Technologies, and the exploitation of Zyxel VPN devices by Helldown ransomware. Stay informed, stay secure, with HEAL Security. 
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Cybersecurity Headlines: Microsoft’s $4M Bug Bounty, and Black Friday Scam Alerts

A roundup of this week’s top cybersecurity stories, including Microsoft’s Windows 10 retirement warning, a major breach at Colt Technology Services, a critical Zoom vulnerability, the rise of AI-powered ransomware HexStrike, a massive UnitedHealth data leak affecting 192.7 million people, and a Pakistan-based malware campaign infecting millions worldwide.

Global Cybersecurity Brief: Ransomware Strikes, Data Breaches, and Emerging Threats

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

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