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Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking
Cloud Security

Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking

Forrester said perimeter-only defences no longer suffice as industrial networks become more tightly tied to enterprise IT and cloud services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Claroty named leader & customer favourite by Forrester
Ransomware

Claroty named leader & customer favourite by Forrester

Forrester's top ranking comes as industrial operators face rising ransomware and espionage threats across connected critical infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034
Internet of Things

Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034

Rising digital links in factories and grids are driving OT firewall demand as operators prioritise uptime, segmentation and breach containment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still
Ransomware

When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still

AI-driven attacks are shrinking response times to minutes, forcing APAC firms to adopt continuous identity controls and zero trust.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 5 min read • Last month
Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026
Virtualisation

Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026

Industrial firms face growing disruption as ransomware incidents rose 12% to 1,140 in the second quarter, Dragos said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Elisity launches CLI for customer-run AI security agents
Network Security

Elisity launches CLI for customer-run AI security agents

Customers can now run their own AI agents against Elisity's platform to continuously verify Zero Trust policies and spot drift faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms

The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk
Digital Transformation

Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk

Fewer firms are overestimating OT security maturity, as only 14% can see their environments fully and gaps are coming into focus.

By Joshua Alcock • 5 min read • Last month

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Rockwell hosts OT cybersecurity roundtable in Hamilton
Manufacturing

Rockwell hosts OT cybersecurity roundtable in Hamilton

Industrial operators face mounting cyber risks as the roundtable will focus on keeping critical services running while tightening OT defences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
CrowdStrike unveils AI partner push with Cognizant, CLEAR
Data Protection

CrowdStrike unveils AI partner push with Cognizant, CLEAR

Industrial and identity security customers could gain tighter protection as CrowdStrike expands Falcon with new AI, OT and verification partnerships.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Iran-linked cyber attack on UK power plant was inevitable
Malware

Iran-linked cyber attack on UK power plant was inevitable

A four-day shutdown at a UK energy site has intensified warnings that ageing infrastructure leaves critical national systems exposed to wider disruption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Rockwell Automation spotlights Thailand manufacturing trends
Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation spotlights Thailand manufacturing trends

Manufacturers are weighing digitalisation, AI and cybersecurity as Thailand's factories face labour shortages, cost pressure and tighter sustainability goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains
Virtual Private Networks

Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains

Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products
Network Security

ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products

Rising AI-driven threats are pushing firms to consolidate security operations, as ServiceNow adds automation across exposure, identity and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall
Smart Cities

Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall

As Australia faces a 300,000-worker gap by mid-2027, students will gain hands-on training to meet construction demand.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last month
UK manufacturing hit by 1.84 million ransomware events
Malware

UK manufacturing hit by 1.84 million ransomware events

Factory downtime risks and supply chain disruption have made UK manufacturing the country's most targeted sector for ransomware, SonicWall said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
UK manufacturing hit by ransomware surge, SonicWall says
Malware

UK manufacturing hit by ransomware surge, SonicWall says

Ransomware attacks on British factory systems jumped to 1.84 million in five months, raising the risk of production stoppages and supply chain disruption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
CNI firms report repeated supplier breaches, study finds
Identity and Access Management

CNI firms report repeated supplier breaches, study finds

Most critical infrastructure operators still face repeated supplier-led intrusions, with fresh research linking them to weaker oversight of remote access.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026