Security is essential for all IT and OT (Operational Technology) systems. But like most things in the real world, some are more important than others. For example, those that control physical machinery delivering vital services in the real world, like transport control systems, power distribution, or health systems. Some purely digital systems such as banking […]
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 […]
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 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) […]