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Analyzing the Cyber Risk Formula

Analyzing the Cybersecurity Risk Formula to Calculate Risk

This article delves into the intricacies of calculating cybersecurity risk, emphasizing the formula: Risk = Threat x Vulnerability x Impact ...

General Stories

Industry developments, technical insights and professional knowledge.

OT Consequences in OT

The Solution to Non-Tolerable Consequences of an Incident in OT

Yesterday we talked about the real challenge of how to mitigate cyber risks effectively and efficiently in OT environments: focusing ...
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Cybersecurity Maintenance in Industrial Plants

By formalizing preventive and corrective cybersecurity maintenance, industrial plants can reduce risk exposure, improve detection and response, and sustain operational ...
Safe and Secure Operation

Supporting Safe & Secure Plant Operations

Become the bodyguard of the operators at the plant, helping them to keep focus where they need it. Avoid distractions ...
Cybersecurity Acceptance Testing

Security Acceptance Testing in Industrial Environments

The art of testing safety and security strategies to mitigate all intolerable risk that was identified suring the detailed risk ...

Threats

Threat activity and emerging risks affecting industrial environments.

Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware Hits Critical Infrastructure Hard, Costs Adding Up

The article iscusses the rising threat of ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, highlighting the economic toll, challenges in securing vital ...
FBI Warns: Chinese Hackers Are Preparing to Wreak Havoc on US Water System | Facts Matter

FBI Warns: Chinese Hackers Are Preparing to Wreak Havoc on US Water System | Facts Matter

This is all part of the new global battlefield, where world powers don’t compete against each other directly using kinetic ...

Vulnerabilities

Technical advisories and weaknesses affecting industrial assets and systems.

Erlang/OTP

Erlang/OTP SSH Vulnerability: A Widespread Threat to OT Networks

A critical SSH vulnerability in Erlang/OTP (CVE-2025-32433), discovered by Ruhr University Bochum, has been rapidly exploited in OT networks across ...
Hackers use Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin account

Hackers use Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin account

Learn how hackers exploit Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin accounts, posing serious security threats. Understand the dangers and ...

Consequences

Industrial incidents, operational impacts and lessons learned.

Explotion over boat in New York

Explosion aboard sewage boat kills one person in New York City

A tragic explosion on a sewage boat in New York City results in one death, sparking investigations and safety discussions ...
Diesel protecting facility explosion

Explosion at diesel processing facility injures worker in mexico facility

An explosion at a diesel processing facility in Mexico injures a worker, prompting an urgent investigation and safety review ...