Iranian APTs Targeting U.S. PLCs: OT Wake-Up Call for SOCs

About this episode

The episode discusses Iranian APTs targeting U.S. PLCs and the implications for cybersecurity teams.

Got a question or comment? Message us here! Iranian-affiliated APT actors are actively targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, specifically PLCs powering essential operations across water, energy, and manufacturing. This #SOCBrief breaks down the latest CISA alert, how attackers are exploiting OT environments, and what security teams need to be watching for right now. From key indicators to practical defense strategies, this is your wake-up call to treat OT as a high-value target. Support the...

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• critical infrastructure
• OT environments
• defense strategies
• CISA alert
• SOC teams

Keywords

• Iranian APTs
• U.S. critical infrastructure
• PLCs
• OT security
• CISA alert
• defense strategies
• SOC teams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CISA, Iranian-affiliated APT actors

Places: U.S., water, energy, manufacturing

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