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Proeftuin ICIL4.0

The Living Lab ICI4.0 has taught us that a translation of a legal text of a regulation such as the NIS should proceed in 2 phases namely we need to provide a management / business approach (provided budget) with the focus what does it bring to the business and a technology approach (use budget).

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Proeftuin ICI4.0

Our living lab : Innovative Cybersecurity for Industry 4.0, with main partners the Howest and UGent, together with subcontractors Living Tomorrow vzw and Cyber Security Coalition vzw, will pursue three main objectives

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News about
#OT Security

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About Zero-Days & State Actors: Cisco, React2Shell, and Maritime Sabotage Hit Critical Infrastructure (OT Security Update Dec 2025)

December 2025 has seen a massive escalation in threats to critical infrastructure, highlighted by a critical zero-day in Cisco appliances and the "React2Shell" vulnerability. Next to these software flaws there are also state-sponsored actors targeting energy, network edge devices and even a European passenger ferry.

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Howest launches the third episode of the GAICIA podcast series

Howest launches third episode about GAICIA, where we do research on the added value of AI in monitoring OT networks to detect active OT security attacks. In this episode, Kyra Van Den Eynde explains the results of the GAICIA project.

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Internship at Cyber 3 Lab: Four Future Cyber Security Professionals Take the Lead

Four Applied Computer Science students will intern at Howest's Cyber 3 Lab, focusing on cybersecurity. They'll explore social engineering resistance, AI's role in cybersecurity, and hardware security through reverse engineering. This practical experience will enhance their cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

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Events about
#OT Security

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Industrial/OT Security: Van Regelgeving naar Praktijk

De wereld van industriële automatisering verandert snel. Nieuwe wetten zoals NIS2 en CRA zijn geen verre toekomst meer, maar bittere ernst. Veel organisaties worstelen met de vraag: wat moet ik precies doen? Dit seminar legt niet alleen uit wat de regels zijn, maar vooral hoe u deze vertaalt naar uw eigen werkvloer.

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OT Security Introduction - Afternoon Seminar (28th of January 2026)

World Class Maintenance, Ghent University, and Howest launch a masterclass series as part of the Interreg "Offshore For Sure" project. The inaugural session in Bruges focuses on Industrial/OT Security, addressing the critical cybersecurity needs of offshore energy infrastructure. See you on the 28th of January 2026!

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Ontdek samen met Howest en UGent de toekomst van industriële cyberbeveiliging

Tijdens dit kennis- en netwerkevent van Howest en UGent stellen we onze voorlopige onderzoeksresultaten voor aan bedrijven en leveranciers voor OT/IT en logistiek, en bespreken we de trends in OT security, en bespreken we onze volgende stappen op basis van jullie input en uitdagingen.

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People that talk about
#OT Security

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Laurens Singier

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Security Researcher & Ethical hacker

Meet Laurens Singier, a dynamic and talented young professional in the field of cybersecurity specializing in both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems. Laurens holds a degree in Computer Science, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to safeguarding critical systems against cyber threats & helping companies grow into the digital age. With a passion for staying at the forefront of technological advancements, Laurens actively engages in the world of ethical hacking and penetration testing. A regular participant on platforms like Hack The Box, Laurens thrives on the challenges presented by real-world scenarios, honing skills that are crucial in fortifying digital infrastructures.

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