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Month: June 2025

FERC’s New Visibility Mandate: What CIP-015-1 Means for Critical Infrastructure

On June 20, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) finalized a new cybersecurity requirement that could fundamentally change how electric utilities defend their operational technology networks. This new standard—known as CIP-015-1—introduces a mandatory requirement for Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM). And it’s not a suggestion—it’s a shift in the way we approach security inside critical systems. At Léargas Security, we view this as
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Ryan Vargas Podium Finish: Léargas Proud to Support #28 in NASCAR NA Series

The Ryan Vargas podium finish this weekend delivered a clear message. He is fast, focused, and ready to contend. Driving the #28 Dodge Challenger in the NASCAR North America Series, Ryan turned pressure into performance. As an associate sponsor, Léargas Security is proud to stand with him as he builds momentum. A Sudden Pit Road Incident The day began with an unexpected challenge. After
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AI-Powered OT Threat Detection in Léargas XDR for ICS Security

What’s New? The latest release of the Léargas XDR platform introduces enhanced detection and analysis functionality that fuses Zeek protocol visibility, ICS-specific threat patterns, and AI-driven reasoning powered by our internal Multi-modal Command Processor (MCP). AI Meets ICS Threat Intelligence Our platform now integrates with known ICS/OT threat datasets, specifically aligned to real-world attacks cataloged under frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK for ICS. By incorporating
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Patrick Kelley of Critical Path Security to Provide Expert Training on Zeek at Co-op Cyber Tech 2025

Léargas Security is excited to announce that Patrick Kelley, our CEO and seasoned cybersecurity expert, will deliver specialized training on leveraging Zeek for advanced cybersecurity monitoring at the upcoming Co-op Cyber Tech conference. The event, a leading technical conference addressing cybersecurity in the cooperative space, is scheduled for June 24 – 26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. In this highly anticipated session, titled “Zeek: Leveraging ACID and
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Speaking at GTBA 2025: Ransomware Threats in Telecom and Broadband

We’re pleased to share that Patrick Kelley, CEO of Critical Path Security and Léargas Security, will be speaking at the 2025 GTBA Annual Meeting of the Membership, hosted by the Georgia Rural Telephone and Broadband Association. 📍 Location: Hammock Beach, Daytona Beach, FL 📅 Dates: June 15–19, 2025 🗣 Topic: Ransomware in Telecom and Broadband: Real-World Impact and Response Strategies Why This Talk Matters
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Speaking at GridSecCon 2025: Mental Health in Cybersecurity and the Maslach Burnout Inventory

We’re proud to announce that Patrick Kelley, CEO of Critical Path Security and Léargas Security, will be speaking once again at GridSecCon 2025. His breakout session, titled “Mental Health in Cybersecurity: Leveraging the Maslach Burnout Inventory,” will take place on October 8, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM PT. Why This Talk Matters Cybersecurity is more than threat detection and response—it’s a high-pressure
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