A joint report and survey by Trend
Micro Incorporated (TYO:
4704; TSE:
4704) and the Organization
of American States (OAS), has been released today focusing on the
trends of attack against critical infrastructures. The report on
“Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection in the Americas”
includes feedback from government agencies and security professionals
representing critical industries including communications, finance,
manufacturing, energy and security.
“This research should serve as a wake-up-call that critical
infrastructures have become a prime target for cybercriminals. These
groups have escalated their attacks by leveraging destructive campaigns
against the infrastructures of the Western Hemisphere,” said Tom
Kellermann, chief cybersecurity officer, Trend Micro. “It is our hope
that these findings will serve as a catalyst to motivate and encourage
necessary change. It is a very positive and constructive sign to see
leaders across government and industry appreciate the severity of this
threat and express a strong willingness to address the challenge through
greater investment and public private partnership.”
Findings depict a stark reality wherein there have been concentrated
efforts to adversely impact critical infrastructure, with 44 percent of
respondents encountering destructive attacks and 40 percent experiencing
system shutdown attempts. Complete with country-specific case studies
and analysis of cyber-attacks and methodologies, the report details
current cybersecurity measures and policies, as well as overall attack
preparedness.
“Governments in the Americas and around the world must recognize the
serious vulnerabilities inherent to critical infrastructure and the
potential for grave consequences if not properly secured,” said Neil
Klopfenstein, Executive Secretary of the OAS Inter-American Committee
against Terrorism (CICTE). “From electrical grids and water treatment
plants, to oil exploration fossil fuel supplies and transportation,
these systems are vital to virtually every element of society. This
report reinforces a need to continue strengthening protection of
critical infrastructures in our Member States, while collaborating and
sharing information so as to collectively address these issues and
foster a secure and resilient cyber space for government, businesses and
citizens in the region.”
The complete report can be accessed at: www.trendmicro.com/oas
A detailed blog posts for additional report insight is also available here.
More information on global threats is available on the OAS
Cyber Security website.
About Trend Micro
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to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Built on 26
years of experience, our solutions for consumers, businesses and
governments provide layered data security to protect information on mobile
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gateways,
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