The Australian Government signed off on the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) as the final part of the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act updates in February 2023. If you’re an Australian critical infrastructure organisation it’s likely that these updates will apply to you, but what does it all really mean? In this article,… Continue reading What is the CIRMP?

Operational technology (OT) is the backbone of our critical infrastructure. It powers our cities, transport systems, energy plants, and manufacturing operations. With the rapid digitalisation of OT systems and the rise in cyber threats, securing our OT has become a top priority for organisations across different sectors. As cyber security challenges continue to evolve, it’s… Continue reading OT Cyber Security Meetups

This blog post will highlight some of the different types of malicious groups that target Critical Infrastructure and examples of such attacks occurring.   Critical Infrastructure is a term used by governments to describe assets used by the public that are essential for the functioning of a society and economy, and infrastructure. These public assets… Continue reading Critical Infrastructure’s Most Notorious Cyber Threat Actor Groups

The Australian government are moving at speed and the next phase of the SOCI Act, and the risk management program (RMP), should be finalised in December 2022 after industry consultation.     Here’s an overview of the SOCI Act, what’s been passed and what is being worked through.     Key takeaways:  ▪ SOCI reforms… Continue reading The SOCI Act, where are we now and how can we help?

This blog looks at the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry, what potential attacks could occur within the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry, how organisations within the industry can prevent or minimise the effect of a cyber-attack, and how Industry 4.0 further increases an organisation’s exposure to cyber-attacks.   What is Industry 4.0 and why does… Continue reading Cyber-attacks on the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry

Background   Recently, Secolve assessed the security of Schneider Electrical’s Acti9 PowerTag Link Csmart PLC and the EcoStructure Facility Expert software and applications. We identified and reported vulnerabilities in the devices, applications and cloud infrastructure that would have exposed sensitive user information and allow commands to be run on devices without proper authorisation or authentication.… Continue reading Secolve Identifies Vulnerability in Schneider’s Acti9 PowerTag Link C Product

Businesses contending with Covid, and the end-of-year rush have had another administrative task added to their to-do list, in the form of the federal government’s new Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2021.    The draft Bill had been expected to pass through Parliament earlier this year. Instead, it has now been split in two, with the less urgent… Continue reading Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) reforms: Is your business ready?