In our first blog, we outlined the challenges of NERC CIP-015-1, which mandates Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM) within Electronic Security Perimeters (ESPs), exposing the limitations of traditional SIEM, IDS, and NTA tools in SCADA and air-gapped Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Our second blog highlighted the need for an OT-centric approach, introducing MixMode’s Third-Wave […]| MixMode
We explore why an OT-centric approach is critical for addressing CIP-015-1’s unique demands and introduce MixMode’s Third-Wave AI, a transformative solution with origins in SCADA and mechanical engineering.| MixMode
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standard CIP-015-1, effective September 2, 2025, demands a new approach to securing critical infrastructure, exposing the inadequacies of conventional methods.| MixMode
The Cookie-Bite attack is an advanced evolution of Pass-the-Cookie exploits. This tactic bypasses Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) by leveraging stolen authentication cookies—such as Azure Entra ID’s ESTSAUTH and ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT—to impersonate users.| MixMode
This second annual study offers a deeper look at how organizations are using AI to detect and respond to attacks faster, where it’s making the biggest impact, and what’s holding adoption back.| MixMode
SAP systems are the backbone of enterprise finance—and they’re under attack. As economic pressures rise, so do attempts to exploit financial platforms. From insider threats to ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities, SAP’s critical role in handling billions of dollars daily makes it a high-value target.| MixMode
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, but it’s also empowering cybercriminals to launch sophisticated, high-speed cyberattacks. AI-driven attacks, particularly those orchestrated by autonomous AI agents, operate at an accelerated pace, compressing the window for detection and protection.| MixMode
One of the biggest challenges organizations face today is detecting malicious activity in cloud environments. As highlighted in MixMode’s latest Threat Research Report, cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging trusted cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to disguise their attacks, a strategy known as infrastructure laundering.| MixMode
The 2025 PyPI supply chain attack is a stark reminder of just how vulnerable cloud ecosystems remain to sophisticated, stealthy, and evolving threats.| MixMode
On April 2, 2025, the NSA, alongside CISA, the FBI, and international allies, sounded the alarm with their “Fast Flux: A National Security Threat” advisory. This isn’t just a technical nuisance—it’s a geopolitical and hacktivist powder keg demanding urgent action.| MixMode
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become an integral part of modern workflows, with AI-powered applications like copilots, chatbots, and large-scale language models streamlining automation, decision-making, and data processing. However, these same tools introduce significant security risks—often in ways organizations fail to anticipate.| MixMode
Web browsers have evolved from passive document viewers into complex platforms essential for cloud-based work. But this transformation has also made them a prime target for cyber threats, leaving enterprises and government networks vulnerable.| MixMode
As organizations continue to integrate cloud-based services and third-party applications, OAuth authentication has become a cornerstone of modern security frameworks. However, recent cybersecurity incidents highlight a growing concern: OAuth-based vulnerabilities remain an overlooked entry point for attackers, particularly in Zero Trust environments.| MixMode
The Codefinger ransomware represents a new frontier in cyber threats, specifically targeting AWS S3 buckets. By exploiting Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys (SSE-C), attackers gain control over the encryption process, rendering recovery impossible without their AES-256 keys.| MixMode