The World We’re Already In: Electronic Warfare Targeting our Critical Infrastructure
The chilling uncertainty of “Leave the World Behind,” the Netflix smash hit where a seemingly idyllic family vacation unravels amidst the shadows of an unknown crisis, has left many of us wondering, “How far from fiction is this?”
Staying On Track: Mapping the Future with Railway Interchange
This year at the Railway Interchange Conference, the transformative role of technology, the importance of safety, and regulatory compliance challenges facing rail operators underpinned discussions. As the rail industry stands on the cusp of significant technological change, these discussions were more relevant and timely than ever.
In particular, the integration of AI, the emphasis on sustainability, and the dynamics of collaboration were among the many topics that captured attention. With the industry poised for growth and innovation, understanding these themes is crucial for rail professionals.
What is Observability?
Observability refers to the ability to derive real-time, context-rich insights from refined onboard data to enable not just a more comprehensive understanding of the state of a system—or system of systems—but ultimately to enable smarter, faster decisions and actions.
It unlocks a new level of decision-making by providing a clear understanding of what’s happening on a vehicle holistically, the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.
With observability, operators and maintainers can see and understand exactly what’s going on within a platform’s onboard systems and components collectively at the moment the issue manifests.
Shaping the Future of Public Transit: Insights from APTA Public Transit Conference 2023
This year’s APTA Public Transit Conference brought together industry leaders, policy influencers, and technology experts to discuss these emerging trends and pressing issues. The conference covered a broad spectrum of topics, from the financial underpinnings of the industry to the latest regulatory updates, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current state of public transit and offering a glimpse into its future direction.
Navigating the Path Ahead: Insights from Cyber Senate’s 3rd Annual Rail Cybersecurity USA Conference
Cyber Senate’s 3rd Annual Rail Cybersecurity USA Conference brought together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and rail operators to address this pressing concern at a critical time. Cyber threats increasingly target OT systems today, creating risks beyond interrupting the smooth operation of rail services to ones that can directly impact public safety.
TSA Releases Enhanced Rail Cybersecurity Directives
The TSA released an update to its Security Directives for freight and passenger railroad carriers. Read more to hear how this update mandates implementing performance-based measures for passenger and freight rail to “achieve critical cybersecurity outcomes”, and how rail owners and operators can gain compliance.
Behind Closed Doors: White House Briefs Rail on Cybersecurity Threats
Hear from Shift5’s senior cyber threat analyst on the risks facing rail, questions defenders should ask amid a growing risk to onboard OT, and how Shift5 helps rail defenders understand cybersecurity for rail OT.
The TSA cybersecurity assessment deadline for rail has passed… Now what?
The imminent threat of cyber attacks within transportation only continues to grow. With this in mind, rail owners and operators should have completed the following by now…
Russia Raises the Stakes for Our Critical Infrastructure
The invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed by the West on Russia has raised international tensions to levels not seen in a generation. And although the specter of escalation into a full-scale conventional war looms large, intelligence sources say retaliation will more likely come from state-sponsored cyberattacks on our critical infrastructure.
Shift5’s Webinar with RailwayAge: TSA Regulations and Rail Cybersecurity in 2022
By November 2021, 37% of rail organizations were recruiting for cybersecurity talent, an increase from the year before, according to GlobalData. This increasing demand for talent may be indicative of greater focus on cybersecurity, following a year marked by digital attacks such as those targeting New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, CSX, and global railroads.