The worlds of Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) have been separate for many years. IT networks are used exclusively for the interconnection of computers, data centers and public networks, while OT networks typically interconnect industrial production machinery. By Giovanni Prinetti This “air-gapped” separation has largely kept OT networks isolated and away from the problems caused by the cyberattacks […]

Cyberattacks have reached an unprecedented level, and the phenomenon noticed internationally is becoming more and more visible in Romania. In mid-April, Dan Cîmpean, Director of the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), warned that between 20,000 and 30,000 cyber-attacks were detected daily in Romania, targeting “150-250 nationally relevant infrastructure elements.” The number of attacks has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic […]