Cyber Security

The road to digitisation is filled with both challenges and opportunities, but it’s the people you have on your team...

When five council water authorities merged to form Urban Utilities, they brought with them varying legacy security systems. To move...

Digital solutions like smart meters, AI and IoT are becoming integral to the utility sector, so it’s critical that telecommunications...

As the water industry digitises, utilities must be aware that the advantages of these technologies are accompanied by new vulnerabilities....

Utilities from all sectors are facing an era of unprecedented change, and the 2025 Digital Built World Summit is bringing...

Endeavour Energy’s ISMS (Information Security Management System) has achieved the ISO 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard for cyber and...

How can utilities navigate onboarding and identity challenges remotely without compromising security? Many Australian utilities are faced with a unique...

As technology advances and consumers’ needs evolve, it’s important that new systems are adaptable to lay a strong foundation for...

The progressive digitalisation and networking of machines and systems has lead to an increasing fusion of safety and security as...

Migrating to the ArcGIS Utility Network (UN) is a significant step for utility network management. However, it can be a...

Water and wastewater companies are undergoing digital transformation, digitising processes, adopting the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence technologies to...

The nbn network provides digital connectivity to more than 12 million premises nationwide and in today's interconnected world, digital security...

Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of many industries, and ensuring their protection is crucial to maintain operational efficiency,...

In an industrial plant setting, Ethernet networks are used to connect and communicate with industrial devices and monitor and control...

Speed and security are the two principles with which the key management system was developed. The result of an innovative...

Working with leading telecommunication provider Optus, Spectur has delivered surveillance solutions to protect critical assets from theft and vandalism. After...

An increasing reliance on technology in water and wastewater infrastructure management has resulted in cybersecurity challenges becoming a significant concern...

It’s time to update our definition of operational technology (OT). OT once described a group of technologies that directly monitored...

New amendments to the Telecommunications Regulations 2021 will enable telecommunications companies to temporarily share approved government identifier information with regulated...

A recent cyber-attack has left Optus’ customers at risk of fraud after perpetrators seized customers’ private information including, in some...

Every year, organisations are spending more and more money on their security defences. But every year, we see the frequency...

Cybercrime has increased in volume and sophistication during the pandemic, with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) revealing in its...

Sydney Water’s key to successful protection of its assets, safe delivery of water services, and providing trustworthy outcomes for employees...

Concern regarding the potential vulnerability of utility and critical infrastructure to cyber attacks plays a significant role in smart technology...

The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, refers to the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices,...

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is prioritising digital asset management and critical infrastructure security with the launch of...

Next-generation security lighting, also known as intelligent lighting, dramatically reduces light pollution and operating costs, while introducing new capabilities such...

Technological innovations, such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things, have opened up new opportunities for businesses to improve...

by‌ Michael Litherland,‌ ‌Cyber‌ ‌Security,‌ ‌Thales‌ ‌Australia‌ ‌ Critical infrastructure providers are under increasing pressure to deliver services more efficiently...

by‌ Andrew Joyner,‌ ‌Cyber‌ ‌Security,‌ ‌Thales‌ ‌Australia‌ ‌ Cyber attacks pose an ever growing threat to organisations across the water,...