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Ssen Transmission joins European cyber security network
Security Operations Centres

Ssen Transmission joins European cyber security network

Rising cyber threats to essential power systems have prompted the Scottish grid operator to tap European research and expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

OT security stories

S2GRUPO joins EU cyber reserve for Ireland response
Security Operations Centres

S2GRUPO joins EU cyber reserve for Ireland response

Irish operators gain another external cyber backstop as S2GRUPO joins the EU reserve, with rapid deployment possible during major incidents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities
Software-as-a-Service

Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities

It aims to help large organisations spot hidden control risks as roles, credentials and delegated access combine across fragmented systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn
Manufacturing

Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn

The acquisitions deepen Accenture's push into industrial cyber defence as it targets power grids, pipelines and data centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Unified Communications

Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service

Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Accenture buys majority stake in Dragos in USD $4.2bn deal
Digital Transformation

Accenture buys majority stake in Dragos in USD $4.2bn deal

Industrial operators are set to get broader protection against rising cyber risks as Accenture expands into operational technology security with three deals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Yokogawa updates OpreX server for easier plant control
Manufacturing

Yokogawa updates OpreX server for easier plant control

Plant operators can now connect mixed equipment more easily as Yokogawa adds multi-vendor support and tighter security to its OpreX server.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Automotive cyber vulnerabilities surge 105%, PCA says
Cloud Security

Automotive cyber vulnerabilities surge 105%, PCA says

Connected cars face a widening attack surface as PCA flags 265 new flaws in the first quarter, with most exploitable without specialist tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tanium named a Leader in Forrester endpoint report
Digital Transformation

Tanium named a Leader in Forrester endpoint report

The recognition strengthens Tanium's pitch to enterprises seeking faster patching and broader visibility across complex endpoint estates as cyber risks rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down
Ransomware

While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down

Longer dwell times and rising ransomware threats are exposing gaps in industrial defences, despite better OT visibility and governance.

By Richard Springer • 8 min read • Last month
Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management
Endpoint Protection

Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management

Large enterprises under pressure to speed up patching and visibility now have a stronger shortlist option after Forrester ranked Tanium a leader.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

OT security stories

Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
Data Analytics

Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer

The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Coliban Water taps SecMatters for managed cyber defence
Data Protection

Coliban Water taps SecMatters for managed cyber defence

Closer monitoring of cyber risks is now a priority for regional utilities, as Coliban Water seeks faster threat detection and response.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?
Encryption

Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?

New AI and quantum threats are shrinking defenders' response time, forcing Australian organisations to map exposure across interconnected systems before attacks hit.

By Zak Menegazzi • 4 min read • Last month
Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services
Cloud Security

Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services

Manufacturers can now get managed support and remote access tools to reduce OT cyber risk without slowing plant production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Claroty flags data centre risks in Vertiv & Trane kit
Data centers

Claroty flags data centre risks in Vertiv & Trane kit

Cooling and power systems in data centres could be exposed to remote takeover, threatening uptime as AI workloads drive reliance on critical infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
QBE warns ransomware is top construction cyber threat
Malware

QBE warns ransomware is top construction cyber threat

Each incident can halt site operations for 24 days on average as attackers exploit the sector's growing use of connected digital tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month