Cybersecurity Threats and Mitigation measures in Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0

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Acrobat Cybersecurity threats and mitigation measures in agriculture 4.0 and 5.0
Author/Researcher: Chrysanthos Maraveas, Muttukrishnan Rajarajan, Konstantinos G Arvaniti, Anna Vatsanidou
Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/

The primary aim of this study was to explore cybersecurity threats in agriculture 4.0 and 5.0, as well as possible mitigation strategies. A secondary method was employed involving narrative review in which many studies on cybersecurity were sampled and analyzed. The study showed that the main risks that increase cybersecurity threats to agricultural organizations include poor cybersecurity practices, lack of regulations and policies on cybersecurity, and outdated IT software. Moreover, the review indicated that the main cybersecurity threat in agriculture 4.0 and 5.0 involves denial of service attacks that target servers and disrupt the functioning of relevant smart technologies, including equipment for livestock tracking, climate monitoring, logistics and warehousing, and crop monitoring.

The analysis also revealed that malware attacks occur when hackers change the code of a system application to access sensitive farm-related data and may alter the operations of the digitized systems. Some of the impacts of cybersecurity breaches were noted to include data loss, reduced efficiency of digitized systems, and reduced food security. A crucial mitigation strategy against cybersecurity threats includes using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and quantum computing to improve malware detection in Internet of Things (IoT) digital equipment and ensure faster response to any threats. The other mitigation measures include training employees on best cybersecurity practices and creating guidelines and regulatory standards on best cybersecurity practices. Read More

Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security

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AI and Cybersecurity: The Promise and Truth of the AI Security Revolution
Author/Researcher: Mimecast
Source: https://www.mimecast.com/

Overview: When it comes to artificial intelligence and machine learning, information technology professionals are inundated with hype; indeed, Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence shows a large majority of AI capabilities still climbing toward the “Peak of Inflated Expectations.” 1 Unfortunately, the cybersecurity industry finds itself in the same position. Security providers that depend primarily on AI/ML capabilities often pitch their solutions as panaceas, despite the many obstacles and challenges that remain on the path to achieving the high expectations that have been set for this technology.

That said, it would be foolhardy for cybersecurity professionals to disregard AI’s potential. With the modern threat landscape becoming more complex daily and the application of AI growing more advanced, AI and its associated disciplines are fast becoming essential cybersecurity tools. And the need for AI in cybersecurity Read More

I Own Your Building (Management System)

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Acrobat I Own Your Building (Management System)
Author/Researcher: Gjoko Krstic & Sipke Mellema
Source: https://applied-risk.com

Introduction: Not many people have noticed that the modern buildings have changed into industrial control systems. By embedding IP-based technologies throughout the buildings and by connecting sensors, controllers and supervisory software, building owners enjoy a low-cost management of their assets, with minimal staffing. Building Management Systems (BMS) monitor and control a building’s internal environment. They are used in various sectors, such as commercial, banking, industrial, medical, and even residential.

Unfortunately, it is observed that these panels are often accessible from the Internet, enabling also malicious parties to access the administrator’s dashboard. Multiple deployments of BMS solutions remain susceptible to basic cyber security
attacks, such as command injection, file uploads or privilege escalation. The execution of these attacks enables an unauthenticated attacker to access and manipulate doors, elevators, air-conditioning systems, cameras, boilers, lights, safety alarm systems in an entire building. Read More