cyber security

  • Cyber Security Alert

    With the huge publicity given to last year’s sophisticated virus attack on an Iranian nuclear power station, industrial cyber security is rapidly shifting from the sidelines to center stage. G Venkatesh reports.

    cyber security | 01 July 2011

  • Check Point Wins Network Security Vendor of the Year

    Internet security provider Check Point Software Technologies has received the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Award for Network Security Vendor of the Year. The award recognizes Check Point's "continuous commitment and outstanding industry ach…

    cyber security | 16 June 2011

  • Asian Manufacturers Unaware of Cyber Security Threats

    Although the information security budget among Asia Pacific manufacturers is set to increase at a faster pace compared to other regions, manufacturers here are generally less concerned about their IT security budgets. This is due to a lack of knowled…

    cyber security | 16 June 2011

  • Cyber security attack on nuclear power plant

    The Stuxnet malware affecting Siemens control systems, which was first reported in July, infiltrated a nuclear power plant in Iran in September, according to reports. The complexity of the Stuxnet worm, and the fact that it Iran was hit, has led som…

    cyber security | 01 October 2010

  • Cyber Security Attack on Iranian Nuclear Power Plant

    The Stuxnet malware affecting Siemens control systems, which was first reported in July , has infiltrated a nuclear power plant in Iran, according to latest reports. "A few PCs of Bushehr nuclear power plant workers are infected with the virus," …

    cyber security | 29 September 2010

  • Siemens control systems in cyber security scare

    On July 19, industrial cyber security expert Eric Byres of Byres Security revealed to the media the existence of a new family of threats called Stuxnet that appeared to be aimed at Siemens SCADA and process control system products via a previously u…

    cyber security | 01 August 2010

  • UPDATE: Siemens Releases WinCC Virus Removal Tool

    Following last weeks WinCC cyber security scare, Siemens has now released a downloadable tool for detecting and removing the culprit virus. Via its support website, the company has issued the following advice for customers: "If your computer i…

    cyber security | 26 July 2010

  • Siemens Control Systems in Cyber Security Scare

    On Monday July 19, industrial cyber security expert Eric Byres of Byres Security revealed the existence of a new family of threats called Stuxnet that appears to be aimed at Siemens SCADA and process control system products via a previously unknown W…

    cyber security | 21 July 2010

  • Control System Cyber Security Market Set for Steady Growth

    According to ARC , the Industrial Control System (ICS) market is driven by not only business risk but also by safety and environmental concerns. In addition, national risks are becoming more of a concern and entering the risk equation in the form of …

    cyber security | 02 June 2010

  • Invensys Teams with Byres and MTL for Cyber Security

    Invensys Operations Management has teamed with Byres Security and MTL Instruments to deliver a cyber security solution. The new Triconex/Tofino OPC firewall will harden industrial safety systems against network accidents and attacks. It is the first…

    cyber security | 12 May 2010