Insights

Expert deep dives into the world of security from industry leaders. WA has removed older content and will be providing regular Insights over the next few months. Visit again soon for new content.

Cybersecurity

Strong and Sustainable Foundations: Develop a security program for smart buildings based on asset visibility

Regulation related to sustainability and a focus on reducing energy costs is driving increased investment in the digital transformation of buildings and a focus on cybersecurity. Although demand for buildings OT cybersecurity is increasing, it is starting from a low base, highlighting the industry's current underdeveloped cybersecurity maturity and the growing recognition of the need to address vulnerabilities. The journey to improved resilience is not straightforward but building owners can take modular steps and this starts with identifying assets and understanding risk.

Cybersecurity

WA MarketView: Darktrace's likely return to private ownership

On April 26th Darktrace announced that it was being acquired by Thoma Bravo, taking it private again after close to four years as a publicly traded company. There are precedents and striking similarities with Sophos and Mimecast’s return to private ownership.

Cybersecurity

5G and IoT: A global perspective on connectivity and security

Stand Alone (SA) 5G networks accelerate IoT investment due to improved performance and availability. With most of the world still reliant on Non Stand Alone (NSA) 5G networks, WA anticipates increased expenditure on IoT infrastructure and applications as SA networks grow, and a corresponding rise in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity

OT Cybersecurity Labs: Benefits and Use Cases

WA visited EY's OT Cybersecurity Lab in Warsaw to understand how dedicated off-site facilities can help asset owners design and implement security programs.

Cybersecurity

WA MarketView: Honeywell’s acquisition of SCADAfence

The acquisition is a significant strategic move by Honeywell to expand their OT cybersecurity capabilities.

Cybersecurity

OT Cybersecurity: Platforms, Integrations and Automation

During periods of high investment in plant automation and digital transformation, Security Leaders should transition to a platform approach to cybersecurity to achieve unified visibility across their assets, and to implement and manage security policies and procedures across OT environments.

Cybersecurity

Standardise, Centralise and Automate OT Cybersecurity Operations

Asset owners investing in digitalisation require partners with deep knowledge of OT networks, security skills and change management expertise.