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Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing
Hybrid Cloud

Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing

Industrial operators can now buy and deploy Nozomi's OT security platform inside their own Google Cloud environments, easing procurement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
Malware

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
The Death of the Firewall
Malware

The Death of the Firewall

Despite years of predictions, the global firewall market is still worth about USD $6 billion as hybrid networks and OT keep demand alive.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 11 min read • Last week
Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks
Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Manufacturing

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform

Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure
DevOps

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure

A decade of support has helped operators keep rail, power and factory systems running on Linux without frequent upgrades.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Firewalls

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

The hire is designed to widen Claroty’s reach in industrial cyber security by strengthening a partner network that drives sales and delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
Robotics

QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI

Developers in robotics, healthcare and factories gain a single platform for regulated edge AI, reducing certification complexity and system sprawl.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching
Ransomware

Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching

Power and water operators will gain OT-specific patching tools as Emerson adds OPSWAT technology to its Ovation platform globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Disaster Recovery

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report

Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
Hyperscale

Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security

Customers can now spot hidden operational technology and IoT devices without extra hardware, helping close risky blind spots across mixed networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
DataCentre infrastructure

Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management

Customers can now spot hidden factory-floor and building systems in Tenable's platform without extra hardware, agents or software.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
QuSecure urges firms to start post-quantum migration now
Firewalls

QuSecure urges firms to start post-quantum migration now

Delaying preparation could leave large firms racing to retrofit encryption before 2029 deadlines set by Google, Cloudflare and India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
Ransomware

Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds

Most companies still lack confidence in their response as 73% of senior cyber security decision-makers say they are not ready for a major attack.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences
Data Protection

Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences

More than 500 senior leaders will gather in Melbourne next July as cyber risk, AI and resilience pressures push security teams to align.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
Firewalls

Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security

Quantum fears are driving demand for hardware encryption at hard-to-secure remote sites, as Sitehop targets infrastructure, banks and government.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Firewalls

Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems

Critical infrastructure operators could face remote building systems attacks after Claroty found flaws in a standard linking legacy controls to IP networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month