GTT has announced the expansion of its network of scrubbing centres in partnership with Corero Network Security spanning four continents globally. Scrubbing centres receive network traffic and remove any malicious traffic that may be associated with a DDoS attack, to…
Edge computing will be key to combat zero-day attacks and IoT dangers in 2023
Balancing cybersecurity and user experience needs is no mean feat. As threats increase rapidly and customer demands spiral, it can be tricky for businesses to know where to focus their efforts to reap the most reward. In 2023, leaders will…
Cyber-attacks threaten manufacturing production
Nearly half of Britain’s manufacturers (42%) have been a victim of cyber-crime over the last 12 months according to new research, Cyber Security: UK manufacturing, published by Make UK and BlackBerry. Over a quarter of respondents (26%) reported substantial financial…
The utilities sector must combat threats from outside and within
In this opinion piece, Alastair MacLeod, CEO at Ground Control examines how utilities companies can mitigate cyber threats to ensure commercial operations are not compromised. Utilities represent part of the critical national infrastructure in the UK, and are prone to…
Hitachi provides secure connectivity to enable smart city applications
Hitachi Energy introduced the TRO610 cellular router that provides state-of-the-art communications and cybersecurity, purpose-built to support industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications for utilities, smart cities, oil & gas, manufacturing, and mining operations. The TRO610 is part of Hitachi Energy’s…
Futureproofing industrial networks for digital transformation
Moxa, a leader in industrial communications and networking, has announced the launch of its next-generation networking portfolio. This new lineup is designed to help organisations improve operational efficiency and resilience through futureproofing their communications. Running efficient business operations is becoming…
Atlas VPN reports: blockchain hackers stole over $2.5 bn in 2022
According to Atlas VPN, blockchain hackers stole $2.5 billion in three quarters of 2022. In total, hackers got away with nearly $483 million in Q3 2022. Despite the above, blockchain hacks fell by 43% in the last quarter compared to…
NATO clears BlackBerry SecuSUITE for global NATO secure communications
BlackBerry Limited has announced that the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) has awarded security accreditation to BlackBerry’s SecuSUITE for Government for global use in official NATO secure communications. The NCI Agency supports communications and work between NATO’s member…
Industry 4.0 – taking connectivity into hyperdrive
Dean Challinor, General Manager at Distec, explores some examples of the many benefits of the fourth industrial revolution in manufacturing. The Internet has provided the platform for a new generation of business models. Tech giants such as Uber, Deliveroo and…
Gov UK offers £200,000 to test security of smart devices
The UK Government has announced that organisations can now apply for up to £200,000 of funding to support research into the cyber security of Internet-connected devices. The initiative has been introduced to attempt to ensure that these connected devices are…