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Critical infrastructure depends on interconnected operational systems, where cyber incidents can disrupt essential services, safety, and availability.

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Critical infrastructure includes systems and assets vital for public health, safety, and economic stability, such as power grids, water treatment, transportation networks, and healthcare facilities. These systems often combine physical components with industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) that manage essential services in real time.

From an information-security perspective, critical infrastructure faces risks like unauthorized access to control systems, disruption of service availability, and manipulation of sensor data. Defending these assets requires specialized security measures tailored to ICS environments, including network segmentation, strict access controls, and continuous monitoring for anomalies. Ensuring resilience also involves coordinated efforts between operators and government agencies to address vulnerabilities unique to legacy systems and proprietary protocols.

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Documents Will Spotlight 5 Critical Risk Areas, Best Practices for Healthcare AIThe healthcare sector faces an array of complex cyber risk considerations involving artificial intelligence. The Health Sector Coordinating Council is rolling out a series of guidance documents to help these organizations navigate a long list of AI cybersecurity challenges.

Bank Info Security 13 Nov 2025, 11:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Council Critical Infrastructure Healthcare

Claroty's Sean Tufts on Security Issues Facing Critical Infrastructure ProvidersThird-party risks are creating new challenges for critical infrastructure providers, and that could lead to new regulations for securing cyber-physical systems, said Sean Tufts, field CTO at Claroty. Claroty's recent survey shows that cyber professionals are facing an uncertain regulatory landscape.

Bank Info Security 13 Nov 2025, 5:00 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Operational Technology Third-Party Risk

Ransomware Attack on British Pathology Lab Disrupted Patient Care for MonthsBritish pathology laboratory services firm Synnovis has completed a forensics review of data stolen in a June 2024 ransomware attack and is notifying affected healthcare organizations. Those providers will be responsible for notifying their own affected patients, if deemed necessary, the firm said.

Bank Info Security 12 Nov 2025, 11:00 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Healthcare Ransomware Theft United Kingdom