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SANS Institute Unveils Critical Infrastructure Strategy Guide for 2024: A Call to Action for Securing ICS/OT Environments. A comprehensive guide authored by Dean Parsons emphasizes the growing need for specialized ICS security measures in the face of rising cyber threats. With a staggering 50% increase in ransomware attacks targeting industrial control systems (ICS) in 2023, the SANS Institute is taking decisive action by announcing the release of its essential new strategy guide, "ICS Is the Business: Why Securing ICS/OT Environments Is Business-Critical in 2024." Authored by Dean Parsons, CEO of ICS Defense Force and a SANS Certified Instructor, this guide offers a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving threat landscape and provides critical steps that organizations must take to safeguard their operations and ensure public safety. As cyber threats grow in both frequency and sophistication, this guide is an indispensable resource for securing the vital systems that underpin our world. Key Insights from the Strategy Guide: "We cannot afford to be complacent," Parsons warns. "This guide is a must-read for anyone responsible for protecting critical infrastructure – CSOs, VP Engineering, engineering safety, and risk mangers. The steps outlined here are essential for ensuring that our industrial systems continue to operate safely and reliably." SANS Institute encourages all organizations with ICS/OT environments to download the strategy guide and begin implementing the recommended security controls. Protecting our critical infrastructure is not just a technical challenge but a business-critical imperative that requires immediate action. To download the full strategy guide, visit https://www.sans.org/mlp/ics-business-guide-2024/. Interested in diving deeper into the world of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security? Check out the courses running at SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2024.