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The maritime industry has long been perceived as a stronghold of mechanical engineering and international trade, operating on timeless principles of navigation and logistics. However, as the digital transformation reshapes even the most traditional sectors, maritime operations have become increasingly dependent on interconnected systems, digital navigation, automation, and cloud-based logistics. This evolution has opened the...

For decades, manufacturers have measured risk through familiar lenses: downtime, worker safety, supply chain resilience and product quality. Cybersecurity, while increasingly discussed, has often remained a secondary concern—particularly in mid-sized industrial environments. That balance is shifting rapidly. As we move toward 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer just a productivity enabler; it is becoming a...

A recent study has shed light on the alarming financial and operational toll of global technology outages during 2025, exposing just how fragile our interconnected digital ecosystem has become. According to the analysis of 20 major technology disruptions, these incidents collectively caused an estimated $26 billion in direct losses across key industries such as healthcare,...

The UK is taking an increasingly firm stance on digital security. With cyberattacks rising year after year and billions of connected devices now part of our daily lives, the government introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act to strengthen consumer protections and build trust in the digital ecosystem. This landmark legislation, which came...

RELIANOID 7.8.0 Community Edition represents a significant milestone, bringing a modern operating system base, enhanced upgrade capabilities, and first-class cloud automation features to the open-source community. This release focuses on simplifying lifecycle management, improving usability, and enabling seamless deployments across on-premise and cloud environments. The platform is now based on Debian Bookworm 12.12, providing a...

Not long ago, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) was primarily about keeping web applications fast, available, and scalable. Today, however, the ground is shifting. Artificial Intelligence workloads—particularly inference, where trained models generate predictions or decisions—are becoming as mission-critical as the web apps that defined the last generation of reliability engineering. From Web Apps to AI Inference...

EU Invests €1.3 Billion in AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Skills: Why Now Is the Time to Embrace Secure Solutions Like RELIANOID The European Commission has recently announced a massive €1.3 billion investment into critical digital areas including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital skills. This strategic funding initiative demonstrates the EU’s strong commitment to building...

Shoppers report failures in checkout, order changes, and Clubcard access as intermittent issues ripple through the UK’s largest grocer’s digital channels. What Happened Tesco has issued a public apology after significant technical issues disrupted access to its website and mobile application. The problems, described by the company as “intermittent”, left customers unable to make key...

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, fueled by digitalization, artificial intelligence, and connected mobility. Modern vehicles are no longer just mechanical machines; they are rolling computers integrated into the Internet of Things (IoT). However, with innovation comes risk. Recent incidents have highlighted how fragile this new ecosystem can be, putting automotive cybersecurity at...

A major cyber incident in early September 2025, suffered by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), that halted vehicle production for weeks exposed a hard truth: modern automotive manufacturing is no longer immune to digital shocks. The event reverberated through hundreds of suppliers, snarled logistics, and forced industry leaders to confront how fragile tightly-coupled, software-driven supply chains...

The European Union has drawn a line in the sand for the Internet of Things (IoT). As of August 1st, 2025, any connected device operating through radio technology — from smartphones and wearables to children’s toys and payment systems — must meet new cybersecurity standards to be sold in the single market. These rules, anchored...

In the world of cybersecurity, few topics are as urgent — and as misunderstood — as Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). As quantum computing inches closer to reality, the cryptographic foundations protecting everything from online banking to government infrastructure face an existential threat. At the heart of the challenge is this: quantum computers, once sufficiently powerful, will...

Azure MFA Enforcement: What You Need to Know Microsoft has announced a major security update that will affect all Azure tenants: Starting October 1, 2025, multifactor authentication (MFA) will be required before performing any resource management actions in Azure. Administrators recently received an official notification with the following key message: “To further increase your security,...

On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the world’s largest cloud provider — suffered a major outage in its US-EAST-1 region (Northern Virginia) that disrupted services globally for nearly 24 hours. The event underscored the critical dependency of modern internet infrastructure on a single cloud provider and reignited discussions about resilience, redundancy, and...

Japan’s largest brewer, Asahi Group, has become the latest victim of a severe ransomware attack that has crippled production and distribution across the country. The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of Japan’s industrial sector—just days after the government enacted its Landmark Cyber Defence Legislation designed to bolster national resilience against precisely these kinds of threats....

We’re proud to announce the release of RELIANOID 8.4 Enterprise Edition, a major update that elevates security, usability, and automation—featuring a modernized Debian Bookworm base, a fully upgraded WebUI with per-service Multi-Factor Authentication, enhanced clustering performance, and seamless integrations with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Changelog New features: [system] based on Debian Bookworm 12.12 [webui]...

In this article, we explore the advancements the industrial sector is adopting to implement the principle of defense-in-depth in its networks. This principle refers to the advantages of protecting critical equipment by positioning it behind multiple layers of defense, providing several opportunities to detect or stop an attack before it impacts the system’s critical elements....

Asia Reaches 50% IPv6 Capability, Surpassing Global User Milestone China and India drive a transformative shift in the region’s internet evolution Asia has officially reached a milestone in internet modernization: 50 percent of its networks are now IPv6-capable. The data, released this week by the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), highlights the growing momentum...

On 19 September 2025 a cyber intrusion against Collins Aerospace’s MUSE passenger-processing platform forced major European airports to revert to pen-and-paper operations. This report explains what happened, why it mattered, and the practical steps airports, airlines and vendors must take to avoid a repeat. What happened — the operational shock On 19 September 2025, a...

Why Reliability Matters in Airport Systems In the fast-paced environment of modern air travel, reliability is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Every second counts in airports, where thousands of passengers rely on seamless operations to ensure they get to their destinations on time. From flight scheduling to baggage handling, the systems underpinning these operations...

June, July and August 2025 underscored the critical role of fast, coordinated incident response as cyberattacks disrupted companies across industries—from food supply chains and airlines to insurers and consumer brands. High-Profile Breaches Test Readiness In June, July and August 2025, several organizations faced significant cyber incidents, highlighting the importance of rapid response and preparedness: United...

Japan has taken a landmark step in modernizing its cybersecurity posture with the enactment of the Active Cyberdefence Law (ACD). This legislation marks a significant evolution in the country’s approach to digital threats, granting broader powers to government agencies to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks during peacetime. A Strategic Shift in National Cyber...

Why High Availability for Skype for Business is Crucial for Enterprises and How RELIANOID Can Help with Its Solutions In today’s fast-paced digital world, communication plays a vital role in driving the success of any enterprise. One of the most widely used communication platforms in the business world is Skype for Business, offering a range...

Secure Procurement for OT: Key Considerations The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with 11 prominent domestic and international organizations, recently released a document titled “Secure by Demand: Priority Considerations for Operational Technology Owners and Operators when Selecting Digital Products.” This publication provides comprehensive guidance for integrating security into the procurement of industrial automation...