Can you recover the power grid after a cyberattack? The Department of Energy finds out

The US Department of Energy (DoE) is planning a “hands-on” test of the real-world consequences associated with successful cyberattacks against core country services. Cyberattacks levied against critical infrastructure, smart grids, and utilities are not a future possibility; but rather, they Read More …

Poor cybersecurity could destabilise increasingly complex energy grids

The future of smart energy grids, with automatic management of both supply and demand, is “looking really interesting”, says Phil Kernick, chief technology officer at security firm CQR Consulting. But the current state of the technology and its security is Read More …

DNV GL launches cyber security recommended practice

DNV GL has published a ‘recommended practice on cyber security’ for the oil and gas industry, looking at ‘operational technology’ – such as control and automation systems. The recommended practice addresses how oil and gas companies, together with system integrators Read More …

Airports are ill-equipped to deal with a major cyber-attacks

The report titled,‘Overcome the Silent Threat’, says that an increasing consumer demand for faster internet and digital engagement with airlines and retailers are providing cyber criminals with more opportunities to attack. According to the latest figures from the European Aviation Safety Read More …

Retail sector top cyber attack target

The retail sector suffered the most breach incidences (16.7%) in 2017 as attackers became more organised, the latest Trustwave security report shows. The retail sector was followed by the finance and insurance industry(13.1%) and hospitality (11.9%), according to the 2018 Trustwave Read More …