Operational Technology (OT) is the catch-all term used for the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Monitoring systems that are essential for the functioning of the modern world. Examples of infrastructure that relies on OT include power generation and distribution, oil & gas refining and distribution, city infrastructure, rail and road transport, airport and port control, […]
The battle to keep IT and OT (Operational Technology) systems secure from cybercriminals, and to prevent accidental data leakage, is an ongoing task. Malicious adversaries are just as smart as those who seek to protect systems from attack. As protections are put in place then, as night follows day, ways to circumvent them are discovered […]
As the world becomes more and more connected, the threats to the infrastructure we all rely on also increases. Cybercriminals are not just looking for vulnerabilities in IT data systems. They are also targeting Operational Technology (OT) command and control systems used to run the modern world. Whether it is manufacturing machinery in factories, or […]
The modern world often grinds to a halt when there is an interruption to any of the services provided by the utility sector of the economy. For example, when the electrical supply fails, or if a city transport system is brought to a halt with no trains or buses in operation. Even something as local […]
The modern world is relying more and more on IT infrastructure to deliver or monitor critical and core services. Most people are familiar with the security required for business and consumer information systems; good passwords, anti-virus protection, malware protection, network firewalls, and more. Awareness is also increasing on the need for IoT (Internet of Things) […]