SECURING ENERGY COMPANY DESKTOPS
from Cyber Threats with the Latest KVM Technology The threat of debilitating cyber-attacks is at an alltime high. It seems as if cyber criminals are now more sophisticated, more determined, and significantly better funded to work around security measures in pursuing their ultimate target. The threats against critical infrastructure are increasing at an alarming rate. According to a recent global study from PwC, the number of security incidents across all industries rose by 38% in 2015—the biggest increase in past 12 years. The report also found a huge spike in vulnerabilities within the public sector, with the theft of intellectual property among power and utility companies tripling from 2014 to 2015—up 234%. Securing Energy Company Desktops from Cyber Threats with the Latest KVM Technology
Secure keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switches allow access to multiple computing systems at different security classifications, from a single desktop. This segregates secure and non-secure computing use and ensures a vulnerable element in the network cannot be used to breech more sensitive assets. It’s an approach long used by the federal government. Now, it’s becoming appealing for the energy industry as well.
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