Blue Ridge teams up with Red River to enhance OT cybersecurity

TLDR:

– Blue Ridge Networks has expanded its partnership with Red River to provide OT cybersecurity solutions
– The partnership aims to protect critical infrastructure in both commercial and public sectors

Blue Ridge Networks has announced an expansion of its partnership with Red River, a technology transformation company, to boost OT cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. This partnership will broaden Red River’s solutions portfolio to include Blue Ridge’s LinkGuard CyberCloak network security solution as part of its managed service offerings. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to enhancing network security across various sectors by providing exceptional OT cybersecurity solutions to protect critical assets, data, and operations. The companies aim to address evolving cyber threats and ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place to safeguard critical infrastructure.
In addition, last September, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Lab selected Blue Ridge Networks’ LinkGuard cybersecurity solution to be tested in the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator Cohort 1, providing the company with valuable evaluation experience in a realistic environment.
The article also highlights key strategies and best practices for managing human behavior to enhance OT security, addressing gender challenges in ICS cybersecurity, reshaping ICS procurement strategies across critical infrastructure, and deploying strategic patch management tactics amid escalating cyber threats in various sectors. Various companies, such as Xona Systems, NetRise, and Risk Mitigation Consulting, have also made notable contributions to operational technology cybersecurity through partnerships, growth strategies, and contract acquisitions. The industrial cyber community continues to prioritize cybersecurity awareness, education, and risk mitigation strategies to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats and attacks.