In anticipation of its annual meeting in Davos this week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has issued its Global Risk Report 2019.

Scientists predict that quantum computers will eventually be able to solve incredibly complex computational problems much faster than any technology we have today. They could bring massive benefits, but the technology also poses a huge  risk for some of our most sensitive data.

A smart city is a city where improvements in quality of life, city services, sustainability and resilience are accelerated by the widespread and transformative use of data and technology.

The European Aviation Safety Agency estimates that some 1 000 cyber attacks target aviation systems worldwide each month.

The IEC Young Professionals (YP) Programme was set up to increase the involvement of the next generation of IEC experts in standardization and conformity assessment activities.

Like many other industries, shipping is increasingly dependent upon digitalisation and automation. With the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), more systems are being connecting to the Internet.

The integration and alignment of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) in the industrial internet of things (IIoT) has created new challenges for cyber security. That was the key message from a high-level cyber security summit in the Chinese city of Chengdu.

The new IEC publication on cyber security is an executive introduction to strategy and best practices for decision-makers. Here is a quick overview of the management structure—IEC committees, working groups and systems—not covered in the new brochure.

Analysts estimate that up to 80% of cyber breaches may originate in supply chains—attacks where hackers sabotage software or hardware before it’s sent to the customer. Protecting supply chains is therefore an absolute priority for all organizations.

Senior information security experts from the aviation and energy sectors recently took part in a panel discussion about the challenges of securing the critical supply chain. They were taking part in a Financial Times cyber security conference in London.