Tag CyberThreats

• Steven R. Barnes
• computerforensics
• cyberattackresponse
• November 25, 2025
• 0 Comments

HERE IS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER COMPUTER FORENSICS AFTER BEING HACKED

A cyber attack makes you vulnerable. In most cases, the immediate instinct is to solve the urgent problem, for example, change passwords or reinstall the software. But that’s only half the battle. You need to understand the problem to ensure that it does not occur again. And that is where computer forensics comes in.

This is the detective element of cybersecurity. It involves the following:

• Delving into the digital tracks
• Re-creating the events
• Uncovering the who, what, when, and why of the attack. 

And when you have already been hacked, this information is priceless. We explain why.

You should know how the hacker broke in

It is hard to solve a problem you don’t understand. Many cyber crimes always leave a trail: 

• Odd logins
• Altered files
• Programs not created on the system
• Uncharacteristic traffic. 

Specialists in computer forensics find these clues. Their work is to determine precisely how the intruder … Read the rest

• Steven R. Barnes
• AgileOperations
• ConnectedIndustry
• July 15, 2025
• 0 Comments

Cyber Risks in Industrial Environments: Why the Stakes Are Higher Than Ever

The rise of digitisation in industrial operations has brought enormous benefits — from real-time performance tracking to predictive maintenance and energy efficiency. But as systems become more connected, the risk profile for critical infrastructure continues to grow. Where once industrial equipment ran in isolation, modern operations are now tightly interwoven with digital systems, cloud platforms and remote access tools. While this transformation enables agility, it also introduces new points of vulnerability.

High-profile cyber incidents have made it clear that industrial networks are attractive targets for both criminal and state-sponsored actors. From disruptions in energy supply chains to compromised water systems, attacks on operational environments can have real-world, physical consequences. And unlike traditional IT breaches, the impact of a compromised industrial process can extend far beyond data loss — it can endanger safety, damage assets, and halt production.

The Complexity of Modern Industrial Networks

Modern industrial operations don’t follow a single … Read the rest