SAIMC Cape Town Branch general manager, Wade Shuttleworth (l) and presenter, Adriaan van Wyk (r).
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He gave the audience a glimpse into the processes used when estimating the likelihood of a zone compromise or cyber-attack, explaining a few of the different factors that play a role in determining the risk. He also gave the audience a few examples of cyber-attacks that have been directed at industrial PLCs, highlighting that even industrial networks can be compromised.
The presentation was well received by the audience, with a number of members asking questions. In this time and age, where information security is of the utmost importance, the event was very topical and informative.
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