Artificial Intelligence is rapidly entering workplaces that were never designed for it.
Using artificial intelligence in operational technology environments could be a bumpy ride full of trust issues and security challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) integration poses security, governance, and data privacy risks – challenges that will only increase in operational technology (OT) environments. Ports, logistics operators, banks, utilities, and government agencies are all exploring how AI
AI, Threat Narratives, and the Missing Discipline of Operational Assurance
Looking past cyber narratives to protect the brass ring of process integrity and operational trust. Most of the discussion around AI in OT cybersecurity is framed in threat terms. Smarter attackers. Faster exploits. More automated reconnaissance. Better malware. Better evasion. It’s a familiar way to talk about the problem, but it leaves too
Key Cybersecurity Risks for Network Clocks
Office time zone wall clocks, often used to display local times for international teams Multi-zone digital time clocks seem harmless, but in modern environments (airports, ports, SOCs, NOCs, offices) they can introduce real cybersecurity and operational risks. Here’s a clean breakdown, from practical to often-overlooked. 1. Network-Connected Clocks (Primary Risk) Many modern
Why OT Cybersecurity Struggles to Prove Its Value
Over the years, I’ve had a front-row seat to how close OT cybersecurity has come to addressing some of its hardest problems. Not because of a lack of capable vendors or thoughtful engineers. Quite the opposite. Many of the technical building blocks have existed for some time, often in plain sight. What was
An ideal cybersecurity incident response plan checklist
A cybersecurity incident response plan checklist guides preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review, focusing on defined roles, communication, evidence preservation, legal compliance, and regular testing to minimize damage from breaches, covering key areas like governance, HR, finance, and external comms. Key steps include defining incidents, building an IRT, securing tools, practicing drills, and
OT Cybersecurity: Knowledge vs. Doing
Graphic from original article by Cobus Pool PhD A hard truth the OT cybersecurity job market is quietly revealing In a recent LinkedIn post, Cobus Pool PhD , a long-time OT and ICS practitioner with decades of industry experience, shared the results of an informal experiment he has been running for just over a
The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing (QC)
The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing (QC) is creating a new, highly complex cybersecurity landscape. While quantum technology poses an existential threat to current encryption methods, it simultaneously powers advanced, next-generation AI defences (Quantum AI or QAI). This intersection, often called the “Quantum Arms Race,” is driving the need for Post-Quantum Cryptography
Key human interface cyber risks for 2026
In 2026, cyber risks at the computer-human interface are intensifying due to the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sophisticated manipulation and impersonation, making human trust the primary vulnerability. Key human interface cyber risks for 2026 include: Hyper-Realistic Deepfakes and Synthetic Media: Attackers are using generative AI to create highly convincing fake
Quantum Computing Trends for 2026
Quantum computing is entering a pivotal phase, with major strides in hardware scalability, error correction, hybrid architectures, and practical applications. The following trends highlight the evolving landscape as we approach 2026. Hardware and Error Correction Scalable architectures: Companies like Fujitsu and RIKEN are advancing toward large-scale quantum processors, with milestones such as a
How secure is your password?
How quickly could a quantum computer crack your password? A sufficiently powerful, fault-tolerant quantum computer could significantly accelerate password cracking, reducing the time from potentially millions of years for a classical computer to mere minutes, hours, or days, depending on the password’s complexity and the quantum computer’s power. However, practical quantum computers capable of
