British Train Operating Companies (TOCs) are presented with a massive opportunity to get their cyber technology right. The EU saw the need for information security to boost safety and delivery of operating essential services. Essential Services contribute to the...

Cloud Complexity – Procurement Pitfalls for the Director who wants to know   Train Operating Companies depend on Cloud The railway industry is increasing cloud dependent.  Cisco estimate that £24 Billion will be spent on Internet of Things projects by the railway...

The British railway industry has written an open letter to the government explaining that the rail industry cannot decarbonise without an immediate rolling programme of electrification. The UK government has a legal commitment to meet its net-zero emissions target. The...

Why I think Ransomware is a major danger to the Rail IndustryIf you didn’t already know, Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail suffered a data breach in early May 2020. The hacking gang demanded payment of a ransom of $6...

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CREDIT TO TOM KNOWLES -Hackers target Rail RansomsSince the Swiss Rail Company Stadler was attacked by Malware in April, this year, the industry has been rightly fearful of data loss leading to Ransomware. The Times reported today that Cyberhackers...

10 Ransomware Strains by Advanced Cyber GangsWith the Coronavirus pandemic, healthcare organisations, their suppliers, government agencies, and educational software providers have been targeted by cyber-criminal gangs. Microsoft cyber-crime researchers observed that the gangs were in the final stage of...

Cyber Crime – Ransomware and all its worries.During the June 2020, Rail Information Exchange, organised by the NCSC, members expressed disquiet at the lack of information forthcoming from Stadler, the Swiss Rail manufacturer, following their recent security breach. Back...

Risk and NIS CAFIn their recent Post-Implementation Review (PIR) of NIS, May 2020, the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport summarise the regulations are requiring Operators of Essential Services, which include Train Operating Companies to:Take appropriate and proportionate...

Maritime CyberDespite the recent years’ NSA spying revelations, numerous international malware attacks and North Koreas’ hacking of Sony Pictures, maritime cyber-security is not an issue at the forefront of many ship-owners and managers minds.However, whilst the maritime industry might...