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As the world transitions towards Industry 4.0, cyberattacks are no longer limited to the IT infrastructure of organizations. Threat actors are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT) in organizations from different industries. For instance, The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has warned that ransomware groups will likely target and disrupt OT operations in the transport sector, in the foreseeable future.

One reason is that IT and OT networks have historically operated in siloes with limited collaboration. This has resulted in the lack of a cohesive strategy for organization-wide security risk management. While IT security teams are often adept at handling the latest threats, risks on the OT plant network side usually go…

Title: Prominent Physician Contracts COVID-19, Requires Stitches after Shower Accident

Subtitle: Dr. Robert Wachter highlights risks of COVID-19 in vaccinated individuals

Article:

SAN FRANCISCO — In an ironic turn of events, renowned doctor and COVID-19 advisor, Dr. Robert Wachter, recently tested positive for COVID-19 and found himself in need of stitches after a shower accident. The incident serves as a reminder that even those fully vaccinated can still contract the virus and experience unexpected complications.

Dr. Wachter, who chairs the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, announced his positive diagnosis via his Twitter account last week. Despite being fully vaccinated and receiving a booster shot in April, he experienced symptoms such as…

By Warren Dehan  

Data security has come under greater scrutiny for all businesses in recent years, with larger fines and penalties being awarded for contemporary data breaches. This issue is only compounding as digital transactions take precedence over physical exchanges, and third-party partnerships become more important to maintain operations. Choosing the right partner and hosting environment for your property can be complicated, but the property-management system (PMS) selected will play a critical role in securing your confidential data.

Protecting your guests’ data is equally important as preserving their physical safety, but confusion still abounds regarding hoteliers’ level of responsibility for protecting guest data. It’s easy to understand why, with multiple ways to…