OT security stories

Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.

OPSWAT adds millisecond AI file screening to MetaDefender, aiming to cut false positives and speed decisions in critical infrastructure networks.

Yokogawa wins three cybersecurity approvals for control, safety and connectivity products as plant operators face tighter scrutiny over cyber risk.

Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.

Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.

Blackpoint Cyber warns attackers are increasingly slipping in through trusted credentials, VPNs and remote tools, with fake CAPTCHA scams leading incidents.

Claroty warns that CEA-852 weaknesses in building controls could let hackers reach exposed gateways, disrupt services and widen risks across critical sites.

NCC Group says DC power regulation now sits in the cyber-physical attack surface, warning that firmware flaws and supply chains could let hackers disrupt critical systems.

Small US defence manufacturers face CMMC readiness shortfalls as cybersecurity checks tighten, with many underestimating the work needed to win contracts.

Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.

Blackwired and ARMIS International team up to offer pre-emptive cyber defence for government, defence and critical infrastructure clients.

Tenable unveils Hexa AI for its exposure management platform, promising to automate security tasks across IT, cloud and identity environments.

Tenable unveils Hexa AI engine for its One platform, automating orchestration of cyber security workflows amid rising AI-driven attacks.

HPE rolls out new AI-aware security tools from edge firewalls to cloud recovery, aiming to tighten protection as enterprise AI spreads.

Rapid7 warns that hands-on attacks against cellular IoT hardware can pivot through trusted modules to breach cloud and backend systems.

Tanium rolls out AI-driven tools to tighten endpoint governance, speed incident response and unify security, exposure and device management.

SentinelOne is extending its on-premise security to air-gapped and self-hosted sites, promising AI protection without sacrificing data control.

Illumio adds Network Posture to its Insights platform, using an AI security graph to expose and contain lateral movement risk across networks.

Nozomi again lands in Gartner's Leaders quadrant for CPS protection, topping four key use cases in the 2026 Critical Capabilities report.

Stryker says a cyber attack disrupted internal systems, with investigators examining mobile device tools as experts warn of rising state-linked threats.