Private Is Not Separate. A Private Network Is Not a Plant Boundary
A trusted connection is only as safe as what it can reach. Follow the private-APN attack path in Poland’s energy sector, examine the engineering questions, and download InnovAKT’s 18-page report.
Different Threats. The Same Operational Consequence.
Why OT resilience should begin with the condition in the plant, not the label assigned to the event. Several generating units disappear from the control-room…
The Control Room Test: When Cybersecurity Best Practice Meets Operational Reality
What a cloud-connected HMI teaches us about architecture, remote access, and operational accountability. Cybersecurity frameworks tell us what good security…
Private Connectivity, Public Consequences
Why private industrial networks must be verified as trust boundaries, not accepted as security controls. OT consultants, please stop spreading fear.
Water and Wastewater Cybersecurity Research Brief
The most important current development is the FBI and EPA warning issued on July 30, 2026. Since July 27, water and wastewater utilities in at least seven U.S.
Before an AI Agent Enters the Control Room, Find Where It Fails
Why operational trust depends on testing the AI, the test environment, and the people responsible for both. An AI agent reviews an abnormal operating…
Poland’s DER Cyberattack Didn’t Teach Us a New Technique
It Exposed a Leadership Blind Spot: Recoverability Most write-ups of the late-2025 Poland DER incident focus on mechanics: which devices failed, what got…
From Caribbean Waters to Control Rooms: What the Dutch Caribbean Ransomware Attacks Teach Us About OT Security
In late July 2025, the Dutch Caribbean was hit by a coordinated ransomware campaign targeting government systems across Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.
Article 1: Navigating the Complexities of OT Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview
Launching Insights into OT Cybersecurity Following the publication of. my top 10 predictions for the future of Operational Technology (OT), I have received…
In Vendor We Trust? Two Composite Scenarios That Say: Think Again.
The following scenario combines recurring control gaps and does not describe a single customer or site. Composite Scenario: Vendor Media in an "Air-Gapped"…
OT Incident Response: It's Not About Speed. It's About Safety.
In IT, incident response is often judged by speed. How fast did we detect? How fast did we contain? How fast did we recover? In OT, that is not enough.
When Customer Data Is Hit but Power Stays On: Lessons from the Emera breach
By Mohammed Saad | The OT CISO | InnovAKT Power Didn't Go Out—But Trust Did The recent cyberattack on Emera and Nova Scotia Power is a stark reminder: you…
The Hidden Face of OT Cyber Risk: Lessons from the Iberian Blackout
The recent blackout that swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France — called by some the most significant outage in modern history.
Making the Case for OT Cybersecurity in a Downturn
Why Business Continuity — Not Risk — Is Your Strongest Argument. Let's be real for a moment: If your cybersecurity proposal starts with "CVE exposure" or…
The OT Security Triad: Why Availability Comes Before Confidentiality
“We’re aligned to the CIA triad. That’s the cybersecurity standard. ” Sure—until you bring that mindset into a facility where uptime is the business, safety…
Why Traditional IT Security Approaches Fail in OT (And How to Fix Them)
"We're just applying our enterprise cybersecurity policies across the board. ” If you've heard this in a meeting, you already know what comes next…
The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: In-Depth Analysis and Key OT Cybersecurity Predictions
The latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with. Accenture , provides a comprehensive…
VOLTZITE: A Critical Wake-Up Call for OT Cybersecurity
The VOLTZITE threat group has emerged as a sophisticated adversary targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting the growing urgency for robust…
Thoughts on Complexity in OT Systems
Thoughts on Complexity in OT Systems Anyone discussing OT often focuses on PLCs when mentioning ICS. Occasionally, someone goes further and brings up SCADA.
Secure or Suffer: Why OT Cybersecurity Failures Can Cost You Everything
As an asset owner or executive, imagine the disruption of a cyberattack that halts your operations. Hours, days, or even weeks of downtime could cost…