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Dragos deepens Microsoft tie-up to secure OT on Azure
Manufacturing

Dragos deepens Microsoft tie-up to secure OT on Azure

Dragos expands its Microsoft partnership to run OT security on Azure, integrate with Sentinel and offer SaaS from Q1 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest
Virtualisation

Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest

Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Corsha & Dragos join forces to secure machine identities in OT
Unified Communications

Corsha & Dragos join forces to secure machine identities in OT

Corsha and Dragos have partnered to enhance operational technology security by integrating machine identity verification with advanced threat detection capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Dragos unveils Platform 3.0 with AI tools for OT cyber defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dragos unveils Platform 3.0 with AI tools for OT cyber defence

Dragos launches Platform 3.0, featuring AI tools and Insights Hub to boost rapid cyber defence for industrial operational technology environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Dragos names Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to boost OT cyber
Data Analytics

Dragos names Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to boost OT cyber

Dragos appoints Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and marketing efforts in operational technology cybersecurity amid rising industry risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally

OT cyber incidents could cause up to USD $329.5 billion in global losses, with business interruption making up over half of the projected impact, says a new report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns

A new report warns OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5 billion, urging firms to boost security controls and improve risk management practices.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
Security Information and Event Management

Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge

Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats
Malware

Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats

Dragos has reported an alarming 87% rise in ransomware attacks on industrial organisations, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in operational technology and infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4

Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security
Digital Transformation

Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security

Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos's platform with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
Digital Transformation

Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security

Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Dragos names Ekta Singh-Bushell as first Chief Operating Officer
Firewalls

Dragos names Ekta Singh-Bushell as first Chief Operating Officer

Dragos has appointed Ekta Singh-Bushell as its inaugural Chief Operating Officer, aiming to boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024
Malware

Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024

Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024

New research reveals the manufacturing sector was hit hardest by cyber attacks in Q3 2024, with 394 ransomware incidents accounting for 71% of all cases.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
The imperative of cybersecurity in manufacturing
Ransomware

The imperative of cybersecurity in manufacturing

Cybersecurity has become critical for manufacturing, with ransomware attacks representing 71% of incidents. Proactive strategies are essential to mitigate risks.

By Lesley Carhart • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

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Dragos partners with Singapore DIS to boost cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Dragos partners with Singapore DIS to boost cybersecurity

Dragos has partnered with Singapore's Digital and Intelligence Service to boost global cybersecurity capabilities through a three-year collaboration agreement.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025