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OPSWAT Update - February 2024

by OPSWAT
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Welcome to the OPSWAT Update – your source for news and information on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and OPSWAT products and services. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow OPSWAT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for real-time updates.

OPSWAT Invests $10 Million in Scholarship Learning Program to Help Close Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Earlier this month, OPSWAT announced a $10 million scholarship program to offer essential CIP training courses. This initiative is designed to address the increasing demand for certified cybersecurity professionals, particularly within critical infrastructure industries. 

OPSWAT’s Alessandro Porro Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chief for Second Consecutive Year

OPSWAT is proud to share that CRN®, a brand of TheChannel Company, has named Alessandro Porro, VP of Global Channels, to the prestigious 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

OPSWAT Launches Innovative Enhancements to its MetaDefender Kiosk Series at ARC Industry Leadership Forum

If you missed the OPSWAT team at the ARC Industry Leadership Forum earlier this month, be sure to check out details on the next generation of MetaDefender Kiosks. Enhancements include the new Kiosk Mini, Kiosk Stand, and first-of-its-kind integration with MetaDefender Sandbox and Media Firewall technologies.

Dark Reading: The Cybersecurity Training Gap in Industrial Networks

Irfan Shakeel, VP of Certification and Training Servicesat OPSWAT, is featured in Dark Reading on the security training gaps foroperators of critical infrastructure.


Now You Can Test Your Microsoft 365 Email Security

Recent results from scanning 250K emails uncovered 42K phishing URLs that bypassed M365 detection. Not usingMetaDefender for Email Security? Find out what's hiding in your organization’s mailbox with an OPSWAT Email Risk Assessment and uncover phishing, malware and exploits that bypassed your email security defenses.

Critical Infrastructure Resources

3 Critical Areas of Focus for OT Cybersecurity in 2024

Start 2024 off on the right foot and see how OPSWAT can help your organization fortify its OT cybersecurity strategy in our guide.

Ransomware Attack: Ardent Health Services Disruption Could Have Been Avoided

The recent ransomware attack on Ardent Health Services has raised concerns about the vulnerability of healthcare institutions to sophisticated email attacks. This event underscores the importance of establishing a robust email security posture that can protect sensitive patient data and maintain uninterrupted healthcare services.

Strengthening OT Security against CVE-2018-17924 with MetaDefender OT Solutions

In our latest edition of the CVE technical blogs, ourfellowship students Khanh and Dang were tasked with identifying and remediatingthe CVE-2018-17924. The comprehensive research behind these blogs is conductedby these graduate students enrolled in our OPSWAT Cybersecurity Fellowshipprogram, initiated in September 2023.


Conferences & Events

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S4x24

Miami, FL USA

CSUITE

Istanbul, Turkey

Future of CIO & Awards

Istanbul, Turkey

AISA Canberra

Canberra, Australia

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