Critical infrastructure


50 articles

When IT meets OT: Cybersecurity for the physical world

When IT meets OT: Cybersecurity for the physical world

When IT meets OT: Cybersecurity for the physical world

While relatively rare, real-world incidents impacting operational technology highlight that organizations in critical infrastructure can’t afford to dismiss the OT threat

Phil Muncaster14 Mar 2025


Black Hat USA 2024: All eyes on election security

Black Hat USA 2024: All eyes on election security

Black Hat USA 2024: All eyes on election security

In this high-stakes year for democracy, the importance of robust election safeguards and national cybersecurity strategies cannot be understated

Tony Anscombe09 Aug 2024


Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat

Phil Muncaster19 Jun 2024


Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity

Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity

Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity

What cyberthreats could wreak havoc on elections this year and how worried should we as voters be about the integrity of our voting systems?

Phil Muncaster12 Mar 2024


Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

Legacy protocols in the healthcare industry present dangers that can make hospitals extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Tony Anscombe08 Dec 2023


Black Hat 2023: Hacking the police (at least their radios)

Black Hat 2023: Hacking the police (at least their radios)

Black Hat 2023: Hacking the police (at least their radios)

Hiding behind a black box and hoping no one will hack it has been routinely proven to be unwise and less secure.

Cameron Camp15 Aug 2023


Black Hat 2023: Cyberwar fire-and-forget-me-not

Black Hat 2023: Cyberwar fire-and-forget-me-not

Black Hat 2023: Cyberwar fire-and-forget-me-not

What happens to cyberweapons after a cyberwar?

Cameron Camp11 Aug 2023


The EU's Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

The EU's Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

The EU's Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

The legislation aims to bolster the Union’s cyber-resilience and enhance its capabilities to prepare for, detect and respond to incidents

Márk Szabó19 Apr 2023


Critical infrastructure: Under cyberattack for longer than you might think

Critical infrastructure: Under cyberattack for longer than you might think

Critical infrastructure: Under cyberattack for longer than you might think

Lessons from history and recent attacks on critical infrastructure throw into sharp relief the need to better safeguard our essential systems and services

André Lameiras21 Apr 2022