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Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics

Geopolitics, emerging technology, and skills shortages are reshaping cybersecurity priorities across industries, according to a new PwC report. The findings show a mix of …

energy sector
The energy sector is ground zero for global cyber activity

A new study from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology shows how geopolitical tensions shape cyberattacks on power grids, fuel systems, and other critical infrastructure. How …

undersea cable
Keeping the internet afloat: How to protect the global cable network

The resilience of the world’s submarine cable network is under new pressure from geopolitical tensions, supply chain risks, and slow repair processes. A new report from the …

critical infrastructure
Shifting supply chains and rules test CPS security strategies

Cyber-physical systems are getting harder to protect as the business landscape keeps shifting. Economic pressures, supply chain changes, and new regulations are creating more …

ICS threats
How a fake ICS network can reveal real cyberattacks

Researchers have introduced a new way to study and defend against ICS threats. Their project, called ICSLure, is a honeynet built to closely mimic a real industrial …

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OT security needs continuous operations, not one-time fixes

Cyberattacks keep hitting the OT systems that critical infrastructure operators run, according to new research from Forrester. In a survey of 262 OT security decision-makers, …

pharma cybersecurity
Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data

In the pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial data, patient records, and proprietary drug formulas are prime targets for cybercriminals. These high-value assets make the …

railway cybersecurity
Attackers test the limits of railway cybersecurity

Railway systems are the lifeblood of many economies, supporting everything from daily passenger transport to military and industrial operations, so the question arises: how …

maritime cybersecurity
Maritime cybersecurity is the iceberg no one sees coming

Maritime transport, the backbone of global trade, is adapting to shifting economic, political, and technological conditions. Advances in technology have improved efficiency, …

Carl Kubalsky
Protecting farms from hackers: A Q&A with John Deere’s Deputy CISO

Agriculture is a connected, software-driven industry where cybersecurity is just as essential as tractors and harvesters. From embedded hardware in smart fleets to defending …

energy sector
The energy sector has no time to wait for the next cyberattack

The energy sector remains a major target for cybercriminals. Beyond disrupting daily routines, a power outage can undermine economic stability and public safety. Rising demand …

critical infrastructure
Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow

A small-town water system, a county hospital, and a local school district may not seem like front-line targets in global conflict, but they are. These organizations face daily …

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