OT Security

Ruggero Contu, research director at Gartner

30% of critical infrastructure will experience a security breach

January 5, 2022

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By 2025, 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach that will result in the halting of an operations- or mission-critical cyber-physical system, according to Gartner, Inc.

Hossain Alshedoki, IT-OT Cybersecurity ENR Lead, KPMG in Saudi Arabia

Industrial Security

Cyber PHA method braces industrial security and safety

October 12, 2021

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The frequency of cyberattacks on industrial operations has increased in recent years, with ransomware attacks particularly acute in Saudi Arabia, according to KPMG’s latest publication on Industrial cyber defense.

Industrial Security

One in three industrial computers are at risk

September 9, 2021

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According to Kaspersky ICS CERT, almost one in three industrial computer was subject to malicious activity in H1 2021. During the first half of 2021, cybercriminals intensively used various types of spyware and malicious scripts while performing their attacks.

Industrial Security

Trend Micro partners with Oregon systems for OT security

August 18, 2021

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Trend Micro in association with operational technology (OT) security specialist, TXOne Networks has partnered with Oregon systems, a regional leader & distributor of security solutions, for the distribution of its OT security solutions in the region.

Cyber Security

Forescout partnership with BT enhances enterprise network security

August 11, 2021

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Forescout Technologies announced the expansion of its global alliance with BT to include network segmentation and operational technology (OT) security with Forescout’s comprehensive device visibility and control platform.

Sergej-Epp-Chief-Security-Officer-Central-Europe-region-at-Palo-Alto-Networks

Expert Corner

Industrial cybersecurity is not too hard to achieve

April 8, 2020

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Sergej Epp, Chief Security Officer, Central Europe region at Palo Alto Networks explains that despite the growing concerns about OT security in the backdrop of NonPetya, STUXNET or Shamoon type attacks, achieving industrial cybersecurity is not too hard to establish.

Marty Edwards, the new Vice President of Operational Technology Security at Tenable

Appointment

Tenable appoints new vice president of OT security

January 6, 2020

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Tenable, announced the appointment of Marty Edwards, a globally recognized expert in cybersecurity for industrial control systems and operational technology (OT), as the Vice President of OT Security.

Sam Cherif, Senior Director & Head of the Middle East at HID

Access & Identity

The Future of Biometrics: Embracing Contactless Access Solutions

November 20, 2024

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Sam Cherif emphasizes the rising adoption of biometrics in the GCC, highlighting its role in enhancing security, streamlining authentication, and supporting sustainable development goals across government, healthcare, and aviation sectors.

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