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Cybersecurity
Protect Your Technical Systems from Cyberattacks
Reports of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration and freezer systems in European supermarkets show how important it is to protect the technical systems that control our everyday lives. Many companies use digital systems to control everything from refrigeration units and water pumps to industrial production machinery. These systems can be described as OT (Operational Technology) systems, covering the technology used to control, monitor, and collect data from physical processes and facilities. If hackers gain access to these systems, they could, in the worst case, affect the company’s operations. Measures include changing default passwords, securing remote access, and keeping systems up to date. The Agency for Societal Safety has practical advice on how you can strengthen the security of your technical systems and reduce the risk of cyberattacks.