Intelligent CXO Issue 18 | Page 37

INDUSTRY UNLOCKED

Securing the transportation sector in the digital age

Nozomi Networks enables transportation companies secure OT and IoT architectures and reveals its key solutions into how regional transportation and logistics companies can secure operations in the digital age . Thales , another leader in the cybersecurity transportation field , has revealed its connected and cybersecure solution which will improve interoperability for airlines and pilots and optimise flight paths to help reduce the carbon footprint of airline operations .

Nozomi Networks , a global leader in Operational Technology ( OT ) and Internet of Things ( IoT ) security , has demonstrated the breadth of its portfolio comprising leading OT and IoT security solutions and how its technologies can secure modern transportation .

Cybercriminals can create immediate havoc by targeting OT networks and IT devices used for critical transportation infrastructure . Global companies like Maersk , Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Matson have all experienced catastrophic attacks in the recent past . Transportation and logistics companies are highly targeted by cyberadversaries as they have more business revenues and reputation at stake . According to Gartner , by 2025 , cyberattackers will have weaponised Operational Technology ( OT ) environments to successfully harm or kill humans .
Bachir Moussa , Regional Director MEAR at Nozomi Networks , said : “ Threats to the OT / IT environment are at the peak . It is now more critical than ever to put in place nimble security controls in your cybersecurity architecture , especially in the transportation industry . Today , everything is reliant on technology and increasingly tech leaders in the transportation industry are making OT / IT security a top priority . From recent incidents , we know perpetrators will
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