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CN Rail CISO Shares Tips for Organizations to Ramp Up Cybersecurity Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • May 9, 2024

Organizations that conduct 24/7 operations - such as hospitals, power plants and financial services - must be hypervigilant over cybersecurity, particularly in complex hybrid IT environments. Legacy systems that coexist with modern cloud-based applications further complicate the sometimes arduous process of implementing effective cybersecurity measures and complying with new regulations. Meanwhile, government regulators play a pivotal role in overseeing and enforcing cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure but at times are not fully equipped with a deep understanding of the technologies, tactics and techniques employed by cyber adversaries.

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With the reliance on cloud environments and emerging technologies increasing across critical infrastructure sectors, comprehensive training for government regulators and all organizational stakeholders is vital. Effective patch management in hybrid IT environments requires careful planning and coordination ...