Disruptive cyber activity highlights risk from internet-exposed systems and edge devices

NCSC links disruptive cyber activity to internet-exposed systems and edge devices, urging OT owners to fix avoidable vulnerabilities and improve resilience.

The UK's NCSC issued guidance following disruptive cyber activity that highlights the risk to internet-exposed systems and edge devices. It encourages owners of operational technology to remediate avoidable vulnerabilities and invest in long-term cyber resilience. The notice underscores that exposed edge devices remain a common entry point for attackers against OT environments.

• Disruptive activity linked to internet-exposed and edge systems
• OT owners urged to patch avoidable vulnerabilities
• Guidance emphasizes long-term cyber resilience