In response to this weekend's cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace, which has caused widespread disruption at major European airports, Tom Kidwell, a former British Army and UK Government intelligence specialist, and co-founder of Ecliptic Dynamics, shares his views on why this attack is a stark reminder of the dangers facing Europe's most critical organisations.
"This attack is another wake up call that the risk of our CNI being targeted by malicious actors is growing, and without fresh approach to managing that risk, breaches will continue to occur."
The office didn’t disappear; it just stopped being physical. As remote and hybrid work models settle into permanence, collaborative working has shifted from walls and whiteboards to workspaces built entirely on screens. More than 20% of the workforce in the US now work remotely at least half of the time. It’s largely effective, and many argue a cost-cutting exercise, but without shared hallways or impromptu desk chat, a new productivity-killer has emerged in the form of ambiguity. Who owns what? What’s blocking progress? Why was a decision made, or left unmade? These small uncertainties can spiral into business-breaking problems, and they underline something that has been very much missing from the remote working conversation – transparency.
The Malloy T-150 and Peregrine drones are now operational, enhancing Royal Navy and Royal Marines capabilities.
The Malloy T-150 delivers critical supplies in challenging environments for the Royal Marines, while the Peregrine boosts intelligence and reconnaissance for the Fleet.
After rigorous trials worldwide, these systems are set to transform modern military operations
Royal Navy warships and Royal Marines operating behind enemy lines will be supported from the air by two drone systems now ready for front-line operations.
After two years of trials and development, including collaboration with operational partner forces, a fleet of Malloy T-150 Uncrewed Air Systems will be deployed to carry ammunition, weaponry, food, personal and medical supplies to Royal Marines Commandos operating in all manner of extreme environments.
The future of security does not wait. Star Robotics is making its debut in the United Kingdom with Watchbot, an intelligent security robot fully developed and manufactured in Europe, ensuring technological sovereignty and data security in a critical sector.
Watchbot combines artificial intelligence, 360º cameras and specialized sensors to carry out inspection and surveillance rounds in industrial, energy and logistics facilities. Its mission is to detect risks, intrusions or technical failures and immediately alert the control center, preventing incidents and reducing operational costs. “The challenge is not to build a robot for a demo, but to make sure it works 24/7 in real environments, autonomously and reliably. That is the real achievement,” says Ángel Alejandre, CEO and founder of Star Robotics.
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