CI Fortify Advice for isolating vital systems

Hosted by JANUS, newly released guidance, titled “CI Fortify – Advice for isolating vital systems,” was developed by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the FBI, and international partners. It provides recommendations for disconnecting critical operational technology (OT) and associated systems from corporate, Internet-facing, and other less-trusted networks while continuing to provide essential services for an extended period.

It provides recommendations for disconnecting critical operational technology (OT) and associated systems from corporate, Internet-facing, and other less-trusted networks while continuing to provide essential services for an extended period.

Operational technology includes the hardware and software used to monitor or control processes, such as water treatment equipment, electrical systems, manufacturing machinery, transportation systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.