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The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

  • Written by Hollie Hennessy, Senior Analyst, IoT Cybersecurity
  • 1st June 2021

The Colonial Pipeline attack is a clear example of how ransomware can shut down components of the critical national infrastructure. IT-driven compromises can shut down OT environments, and all organizations must be prepared for attack.

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