The risks facing industrial control systems Issue 2 2022 Industrial control systems at risk as the share of computers attacked with miners, spyware and malicious scripts on the rise, says Kaspersky ICS CERT.
Bridging the divide between operational and information technology Issue 1 2022 OT-focused cyber-attacks highlight why South African utilities, manufacturers and other organisations that run industrial infrastructure would be wise to take note of the growing range of cyber threats faced by their OT systems.
SA’s industrial challenge Smart Cybersecurity Handbook 2022 The rapidly increasing uptake of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things in manufacturing, makes production facilities extremely vulnerable to malevolent actors.
Securing smart devices in OT environments Issue 8 2021, Cyber Security, Security Services & Risk Management The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gives devices a link to the Internet so that users can interact with them in realtime, draw and analyse data for statistical or predictive analysis.
Paying for experience, not assets Issue 8 2021, IT infrastructure, Security Services & Risk Management Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) has emerged as a feasible option that maintains crucial infrastructure such as IT, power consumption and business continuity while organisations focus on their core business.
AI-powered hardhat detection Issue 8 2020, Hikvision South Africa, CCTV, Surveillance & Remote Monitoring Hardhats save lives, but only if people wear them. Intelligent, AI-powered hardhat cameras are helping to ensure workers in dangerous locations stay safe at all times.
Cybersecurity for operational technology: Part 3 Issue 7 2021, Cyber Security According to a recent World Economic Report, the Covid-19 pandemic has increased our reliance on the global supply chain, while the Internet has accelerated the digitisation of business processes.
Security for operational technology: Part 2 Issue 6 2021, Editor's Choice, Cyber Security The recent cyber-attack on Transnet is a wake-up call that South African companies are not immune from cyber threats. The incident impacted logistics on a national scale.
How safe are our factories? Issue 5 2021, Cyber Security In this, the first part of a series on cybersecurity for operational technology, Bryan Baxter asks how safe our factories are from cyber threats.
Securing industrial control systems Issue 4 2021 The increase in connectivity among OT devices and systems helps keep your critical industrial processes up to date and running smoothly, but it also risks exposing all your OT-related devices and facilities.
Gijima and Cattron to deliver intelligent solutions Issue 4 2021, Gijima Specialised Solutions (GSS), News, Integrated Solutions South African ICT provider, Gijima, has entered into a partnership agreement with Cattron, a provider of high-performance, intelligent control solutions, as part of Gijima’s quest to expand its horizons.
Manufacturer adopts touchless biometrics and temperature screening Issue 1 2021, Asset Management, EAS, RFID Leading implantable plastics manufacturer adopts touchless biometrics and temperature screening via IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit for workforce management and to safeguard employee health.
IoT retrofitting made easy with the Gemalto 4G USB device gateway Issue 2 2021, IT infrastructure, Products The Gemalto DGL61-W USB device gateway offers a simple and powerful solution for retrofitting existing IoT applications while providing seamless evolution to LTE Cat. 1.
Edge computing for manufacturers Issue 9 2020, Schneider Electric South Africa In the years since cloud computing, another phenomenon has taken over which promises to overcome the drawbacks of off-site data processing: edge computing.
Industrial fire safety Issue 4 2020, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression Industrial settings are high-risk environments in general, but the risk of fire in these locations is always a top concern.
Factory honeypot traps malicious attackers Issue 4 2020 Results from six-month investigation conducted by Trend Micro Research can help inform protection strategy for industrial environments.
Cyber risks drive convergence 1 October 2019, Integrated Solutions What makes industry sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas and transportation particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks it?s their reliance on operational technology.
Safely safeguarding chemical facilities CCTV Handbook 2019, Wisenet CCTV - Hanwha Techwin, CCTV, Surveillance & Remote Monitoring Wisenet T series explosion-proof and stainless steel cameras customised for industrial facilities provide pre-emptive protection not only for facility assets but also for employees and the nearby community.
Becoming more cyber-savvy within the OT environment September 2019, Cyber Security Organisations running operational technology (OT) have increasingly come under cyberattack, with malware sending shockwaves through these sectors.
