Critical infrastructure and modern manufacturing facilities are a complex mix of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems. In combination, they deliver the infrastructure that we all rely on and mostly take for granted until it stops working. Examples include power generation and the electricity delivery grid, water systems for both water delivery and […]
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) […]
In all the publicity leading up to GDPR across the EU last year, you may have missed the introduction of another EU-wide cyber-security initiative that came into force on the 9th of May 2018. It is the EU Network and Information Security directive (NIS), and it is the first EU-wide cyber-security measure designed to enhance […]