According to experts, we are experiencing a genuine cyberattack pandemic. In a ransomware attack, a company's computer systems are locked, and the attacker demands a ransom in cryptocurrency in return for unlocking the system.
In the last year, ransomware has skyrocketed to become the most dominant threat in today’s attack landscape, with 37 percent of global organisations falling victim.
Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues for businesses. For the first time, it has been identified by security professionals as the single biggest risk to an organisation. Cybersecurity risks come in many forms but, while businesses need to protect against all threats, some are more urgent than others.
Today, all businesses and organisations across the world are going through a period of rapid digital transformation. From banks offering more services online, businesses adopting hybrid working, or industrial organisations deploying automation at scale to take over manual processes, the digital evolution is upon us and our reliance on technology has never been greater.
Digitalisation is a great opportunity for manufacturing, it is also one of the biggest challenges. Will Darby, Managing Director of Carlo Gavazzi, considers the importance of protecting your manufacturing plant whilst continuing to reduce your energy usage.
As the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, cyber criminals are honing their craft. But what exactly are the risks and what can the manufacturing and engineering sectors do to keep their new systems safe?