Displaying items by tag: operational technology (OT)
OT security way behind IT security
While IT security is now very much a focus for company boards, operational technology (OT) security in Australia is way behind, and it will take years to catch up, says Robert M Lee, cofounder and CEO of Dragos, a company specialising in the protection of operational technology and industrial control systems.
Genetec predicts top physical security trends for 2026
GUEST OPINION: Organisations will focus on flexibility, responsible AI, and unified connected systems to strengthen security and operational performance
Tanium Unveils AI Innovations to Power Autonomous IT and Unstoppable Business
COMPANY NEWS: New platform capabilities expand agentic AI, enhance continuous security and broaden support for OT and mobile endpoints get showcased at company's Converge conference.
Nozomi Networks Named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 List
COMPANY NEWS: The OT and IoT cybersecurity company is recognised for its AI-powered solutions protecting global critical infrastructure from the growing risk of cyber threats
CyberArk and Device Authority, in Collaboration with Microsoft, Deliver Secure Device Authentication for Manufacturers
CyberArk (NASDAQ:CYBR) and Device Authority, in collaboration with Microsoft, have launched a solution that strengthens and scales connected device authentication to enterprise applications with Zero Trust principles. It helps manufacturers reduce cyber risk from connected devices in factory floors and edge environments with robust identity security, automated access management and device lifecycle protection.
Nozomi Predictions 2025
GUEST OPINION: Threat Security
Claroty 2025 Cyber Security Predictions
GUEST OPINION: Claroty has unveiled its cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlighting significant developments in the protection of Operational Technology (OT) and critical infrastructure sectors.
Cyber threats here, there and in the air
GUEST OPINION: Everything seems to be connected these days.
Nozomi Networks appoints Kevin Isaac as Chief Revenue Officer
Operational technology (OT) and IoT security company Nozomi Networks has appointed Kevin Isaac as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
‘Pervasive OT and IoT Network Anomalies’ raise red flags as ‘threats to critical infrastructure’ become more sophisticated: report
Network anomalies and attacks were the most prevalent threat to operational technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT) environments, according to the latest security report from Nozomi Networks.
Beverage manufacturer Lion moves to Illumio to build resilience and recoverability
COMPANY NEWS: Global beverage company, Lion, has implementedIllumio Coreto gain visibility over its IT infrastructure and contain cyberattacks.
Third-party Risk Management reaches the highest levels of Australian Government policy
GUEST OPINION: TPRM wasconsidered business best-practice a few short months ago; it’s since been elevated into a key strategic priority.
Nozomi predicts 'uplift' in cybersecurity for Australia in 2024
OT and critical infrastructure security specialist Nozomi Networks has predicted that Australia and New Zealand critical infrastructure owners/operators will see a major uplift in cybersecurity – particularly in their operational technology (OT) and IoT environments – next year.
WEBINARS & EVENTS
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CYBERSECURITY
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PEOPLE MOVES
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GUEST ARTICLES
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GUEST RESEARCH: Although data perimeters are considered an advanced practice,… - Why AIOps must evolve into multi agent ecosystems
GUEST OPINION: Traditional artificial intelligence (AI) for IT operations (AIOps)…
Guest Opinion
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RESEARCH & CASE STUDIES
- Deepfake explosion signals a new age in digital fraud GUEST RESEARCH: Identity fraud has entered a new era of…
- OneAdvanced & World Commerce & Contracting Report reveals urgent need for public sector contracting reform in Australia and New Zealand GUEST RESEARCH: Fragmentation, skill gaps and technology bottlenecks constrain value…
Channel News
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COMPANY NEWS: Beonic, a global leader in AI-driven operational intelligence, is…
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