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Blog: Cyber security paramount for functioning of utility companies

Recently a hacker managed to gain remote access to the operational system of a water recycling facility in Florida, USA. He illegally adjusted the values of the caustic soda solution to values that are potentially dangerous for drinking water. As a result, the discussion about the cyber security of drinking water facilities and other critical infrastructures flared up again.

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Swiss alarm transmission expert TUS first to obtain Kiwa RARS certificate

Like many other modern telecom related devices, alarm transmission systems are increasingly being connected to the web. This offers numerous possibilities when it comes to availability and remote operating, but can also entail security risks. Swiss alarm transmission expert TUS Telekommunikation und Sicherheit can boast decades of experience when it comes to end-to-end secure alarm chains and was recently the first to certify against Kiwa’s scheme Remote Access for Remote Services (RARS).

What aspects are part of the security of an IoT-environment?

The impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on our daily live increases. The more and more evolving functionalities of smart devices offer opportunities. In contrary to these benefits, there are also some challenges when it comes to safety and security

Whitepaper: How to get more out of your internal audit?

Internal IT audit programs are key if you want to make sure all your information assets remain properly secured from any threat. An internal audit provides assurance and helps organizations to manage their risks and controlling their processes effectively. All in order to improve and mature the practices used within the business

Clientcase Pulse

Microsoft Dynamics 365 service provider Pulse was certified by Kiwa against the ISO 27001 standard in June 2018. For Pascal Thönissen, service delivery manager and security officer at Pulse, this certification cuts both ways: 'We demonstrate our information security processes are in order and we can now help our customers with their data security issues.'