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Nozomi opens APJ HQ in Singapore after USD $1bn deal

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Nozomi opens Asia Pacific and Japan base in Singapore as it ramps up industrial cyber security growth after a USD $1bn Mitsubishi deal.
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ADLINK gains IEC 62443-4-1 nod for secure edge R&D

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industrial cybersecurity
ADLINK secures IEC 62443-4-1 certification, formalising a secure-by-design R&D framework for its industrial edge and OT computing products.
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AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk

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industrial cybersecurity
AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and attacks on connected devices will dominate enterprise cyber risk in 2026, VIPRE has warned.
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VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026

Last week
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industrial cybersecurity
VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.
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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

Last week
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industrial cybersecurity
CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
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OTOPIQ launches AI-driven zero-trust OT security firm

Last week
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industrial cybersecurity
OTOPIQ debuts AI-powered zero-trust platform to secure industrial control devices worldwide after acquiring NanoLock and Awz backing.
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UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

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industrial cybersecurity
Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.
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ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift

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industrial cybersecurity
ISACA wins exclusive role certifying CMMC assessors and instructors, reshaping cyber standards for Australia and New Zealand defence suppliers.
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Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026

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industrial cybersecurity
Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
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AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security

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industrial cybersecurity
AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.
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Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop

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industrial cybersecurity
Australia’s critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.
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Gartner hails Nozomi as frontrunner in AI CPS security

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industrial cybersecurity
Gartner crowns Nozomi Networks the frontrunner in AI cyber-physical systems security, calling it the “company to beat” in a new report.
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AI rollout exposes UK factories’ ageing cyber defences

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industrial cybersecurity
AI adoption is exposing UK factories’ outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
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CISOs face rising scrutiny as AI escalates cyber risk

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industrial cybersecurity
CISOs are warned 2026 will bring harsher board scrutiny, AI-fuelled attacks, bigger budgets - and far less tolerance for cyber failure.
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Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Last month
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industrial cybersecurity
Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.
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Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants

Last month
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industrial cybersecurity
Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.
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Asahi delays results as ransomware attack disrupts operations

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industrial cybersecurity
Japanese brewer Asahi delays its 2025 financial results due to ongoing disruptions from a ransomware attack affecting systems across East Asia.
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Cybersecurity in manufacturing: Why the factory floor is now the front line

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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industrial cybersecurity
Manufacturing is the world’s most-targeted sector for cyberattacks, with breaches crippling operations and costing millions weekly, as seen in Jaguar Land Rover’s recent shutdown.
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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to boost industrial cybersecurity

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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industrial cybersecurity
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.
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TeamViewer unveils Agentless Access for secure industrial control

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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industrial cybersecurity
TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.