International Association of CIP Professionals | Neil Walker | Activity https://www.cip-association.org/members/neilw/activity/ Activity feed for Neil Walker. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:24:29 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e2f62af286f79c1373bbee4fbc3dad61 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=5021 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:24:25 +0100 When Dependencies Become Critical: A Dependency-Centric Perspective on Critical Infrastructure Resilience Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) has traditionally organised resilience around identifiable assets and operators: determine what is […]

]]> 0 019d7c0647703f09e0e89383eb9e2415 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4963 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:26:00 +0100 From Heatwaves To Blackouts: Why Europe Needs To Prepare For Cascading Disasters As extreme events become increasingly interconnected, the EU-funded PARATUS project concludes with tools, methods, open-access research and new […]

]]> 0 bf6b192a6573cffcece3e317996b8d7e Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4953 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:23:01 +0100 CISA and FBI Release Fact Sheet to Help Critical Infrastructure Organizations Working With Third-Party ICS Integrators Reduce Risk The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released a fact sheet, Considerations […]

]]> 0 8d5dc107dc836558ef832f1d72b77809 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4921 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:39:00 +0100 CISA Releases Vulnerability Review to Help Organizations Understand and Proactively Address Software Vulnerabilities The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the CISA Vulnerability Review for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, offering […]

]]> 0 c5fc57aa4dc27b2e384399cae99e89cc Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4949 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:04:00 +0100 AI Agent Breaches Australian Government System The Australian Government has revealed that an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to a government […]

]]> 0 6606fbdbd522fa3f7539a1c7610b81a2 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4933 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:24:15 +0100 CISA Publish Updated Insider Threat Mitigation Guide The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a newly updated Insider Threat Mitigation Guide. This effort continues […]

]]> 0 bcc12c0ccf8b32d00ae9134f5f3ac956 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4927 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:22:13 +0100 CISA, FBI, and International Partners Release Guidance on Effective Communication During Service Outages The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and international […]

]]> 0 488040c45acb438bab404a698ad6fe92 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4923 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:49:39 +0100 Nepal Landslide Triggers Catastrophic Flash Flood on Tibet Border A catastrophic flash flood has struck Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district after a massive landslide and glacial collapse in the Himalayas triggered a […]

]]> 0 31032cfb8eb3e94c0edcad21d5b04b2a Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4919 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:20:27 +0100 CISA Issues Internet Exposure Reduction Guidance Many organizations unknowingly leave common vulnerabilities and weaknesses exposed to the internet, making them easy targets for exploitation. […]

]]> 0 7700790a9914ff6c5d476d6e59f009f6 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4914 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:54:51 +0100 Defending Against an Active Threat to Siemens S7 Series PLCs The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of […]

]]> 0 936439701d70da21c20fe374d1534703 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4908 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:10:44 +0100 Algorithmic Amplification Is Now a Critical Infrastructure Risk Critical infrastructure incidents no longer unfold only across physical assets and cyber systems. They also unfold in an infospace shaped by […]

]]> 0 98213279e4a41bcbe563dc8af1893893 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4900 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:15:19 +0100 OSCE expands access to its technical guidance on the physical security of critical infrastructure The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat and the OSCE Transnational Threats Department launched the Turkmen version of their Technical Guide on Physical […]

]]> 0 408504ec1afdcdc9eb213cc87d08899c Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4897 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:09:19 +0100 INTERPOL report finds AI linked to more than half of cybercrime in Africa Artificial intelligence is enabling 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa making attacks faster, more scalable, and increasingly […]

]]> 0 6a81c2a8c561b5a7a3878390ad7ae814 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4894 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:43:12 +0100 CISA Urges Water and Wastewater Systems Sector to Protect OT Against Activity Targeting PLCs CISA is currently observing a significant increase in cyber threat actors targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the Water and […]

]]> 0 655f9da3d1ea4e9c9ed4d87ce819209f Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4890 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:39 +0100 Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit Programmable Logic Controllers Across US Critical Infrastructure The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security […]

]]> 0 0297e8b156b97bb1e2da8b91ad73054a Neil Walker added the event E.DSO 3rd FutureGrid Innovation Summit https://www.cip-association.org/activity/p/1114/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:26:26 +0100 0 d3d57f2c05e3a26bb18fec3d12168dac Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4877 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:23:02 +0100 Detection vs. Deterrence: What Actually Stops Intruders Across critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, transportation, water, utilities, and other facilities, physical security threats are […]

]]> 0 0c4cc50d9d61b0413ff1eaff45503f82 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4874 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:29:27 +0100 Crisis Communications Network Europe Joins CIP Week Europe 2026 The International Association of CIP Professionals (IACIPP) has announced that the Crisis Communications Network Europe (CCNE) has become the […]

]]> 0 c9e475397f125fb9b9e5145cf7edef6c Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4863 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:47:32 +0100 Why Critical Infrastructure Should Use Drone Vulnerability Risk Assessments Now Drone incursions over critical infrastructure sites are no longer hypothetical—they are operationally relevant and escalating. Unauthorized i […]

]]> 0 6acbbf1b0fc1c8265de4dc1e41812605 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4839 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:07:22 +0100 NATO PA Promotes Investment in Collective Defence, Infrastructure Protection The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has highlighted legislators’ vital role in ensuring the Atlantic Alliance faces up to pressing security c […]

]]> 0 91bd8878bcf2fc2eb01a4c3c9d26a97a Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4836 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:05:04 +0100 CoESS calls for exclusion of Private Security Services from EU Inc. Regulation The Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) has published a new position paper raising concerns about the European Commission’s p […]

]]> 0 995e7017f5297c1f92ab7ccda7464d4b Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4833 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:16 +0100 NIST SP 1800-41, Responding to and Recovering from a Cyber Attack The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the initial public draft of NIST Special Publication 1800-41, Responding […]

]]> 0 75acce2ecf997a16877be82b4f5be4c3 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4830 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:57:09 +0100 World Bank Group Supports Resilient Municipal Infrastructure to Modernize Cities in Türkiye The World Bank Group approved a EUR 191.5 million (US$219.4 million) loan to Türkiye to modernize urban infrastructure and services in the […]

]]> 0 ad4216023a643c7f8f7f496ab2af10aa Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4853 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:30:39 +0100 IACIPP ANNOUNCES 3rd ‘CIP WEEK’ IN EUROPE The International Association of CIP Professionals (IACIPP) has announced that the 3rd CIP Week in Europe will take place in Brussels from 20–22 O […]

]]> 0 db6e045c27bce08d469dae00a51e3b9e Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4827 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:54:16 +0100 IAEA Director General Visits Gulf Region to Strengthen Nuclear Safety and Cooperation IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia following the recent drone attack on […]

]]> 0 4ce59a0e165da4b8350c157fa51ec5a0 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4824 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:51:10 +0100 JRC identifies key opportunities for critical raw material recovery Waste from different sources, including batteries, vehicles and electrical equipment, has great potential for the recovery and recycling of […]

]]> 0 8f2fe42c028e81434f1c0cedc0a0478e Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4822 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:49:04 +0100 CISA Announces Revised Town Hall Schedule to Engage with Stakeholders on Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today announced a revised schedule for a series of virtual town hall meetings to […]

]]> 0 fb4fa00883d40754fbcf17e5bb953a38 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4819 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:46:25 +0100 NIS360: The bigger picture on maturity and criticality of NIS critical sectors This year’s edition of the ENISA NIS360 report shows improvement in cybersecurity maturity of EU critical sectors while the level of criticality i […]

]]> 0 3cc76f37420f5b7ab58a74472cad2e80 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4816 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:42:43 +0100 Euro-Mediterranean partners advance cooperation on civil protection and disaster risk management Representatives from across the Euro-Mediterranean region gathered this week for the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Civil Protection Meeting to […]

]]> 0 7f89eed4c8855d3a8a402ee58c8f05be Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4847 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:59:41 +0100 When Cyber Attacks Reach the Physical World: The Growing Insurance Gap in Critical Infrastructure Modern life depends on systems we rarely see. Power stations keep the lights on. Pipelines carry fuel across long distances. Chemical plants […]

]]> 0 e4f7d261e089134bf1b893b1889fa0cc Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4812 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:37:38 +0100 Next-generation geospatial models to support coastal risk insurance and risk mitigation Coastal risks such as storm surges, erosion and the impacts of rising sea levels are escalating, impacting millions of homes and high-value […]

]]> 0 4bc33ba33301dc74dd0f928a721821cc Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4808 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:29:37 +0100 Supply Chain Compromises Impact Nx Console and GitHub Repositories CISA is prioritizing the response to multiple emerging software supply chain intrusion campaigns targeting developer ecosystems Continuous […]

]]> 0 8a7673dbad6bb19b048b57e5c91e6fcf Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4791 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:10:40 +0100 Rethinking Critical Infrastructure Protection: From Static Defense to Adaptive Resilience The End of Predictability Critical infrastructure is no longer operating in a predictable, linear environment. For decades, the global approach […]

]]> 0 727e70ce192e32297aa993a9ca6008d7 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4788 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:25:41 +0100 The latest issue of Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience News has arrived Download your copy now at https://www.cip-association.org/CIPRNews Please find here your downloadable copy of the Spring 2026 issue of Critical […]

]]> 0 fe4cd65c5af28bc3005b3330623598c9 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4768 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:34:29 +0100 CISA, NCSC-UK and Partners Release Cybersecurity Advisory on Chinese Government-Linked Covert Networks CISA and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre, in collaboration with other federal and international partners, have released a c […]

]]> 0 f8dc2373bbc8b34c3d56928af0f0cb9c Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4762 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:28 +0100 Ukraine's experience in critical infrastructure protection is increasingly shaping European thinking on resilience and preparedness As part of the celebration of the first anniversary of the presentation of the EU Preparedness Union Strategy by the European Union, an EU […]

]]> 0 8de485ef9af6e58b04dd83c8b00a0f48 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4749 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:24:42 +0000 Beyond Compliance: Conceptual and Implementation Cycles in Critical Infrastructure Protection By Michael Kolatchev, Principal, Rossnova Solutions & Lina Kolesnikova, Senior consultant, Rossnova Solutions, Belgium Protection of critical […]

]]> 0 6f75e6f93cb092513b08d6ba9fd326ba Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4727 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:41:43 +0000 OSCE promotes marine transport security and relevant Convention implementation The OSCE Programme Office in Astana co-organized a practical seminar on inspection of higher educational institutions and maritime training […]

]]> 0 979176dca6b6800ceea5cc450d300b9d Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4724 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:54:49 +0000 OSCE and Kazakhstan Strengthen Co-operation on Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Reduction The Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Ambassador Alexey Rogov, met with Deputy Minister for Emergency Situations, Batyrbek Abdyshev, at […]

]]> 0 d83921f708babf48b6c82a9b9ff6a4d3 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4741 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:52:08 +0000 CISA Helps Johnny Secure Operational Technology: New Guidance Addresses Cyber Risks from Legacy Protocols CISA released the guidance Barriers to Secure OT Communication: Why Johnny Can’t Authenticate. This guidance highlights the known issues with i […]

]]> 0 c67678fe1bc87c45f311633d6c8a5d72 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4720 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:15:32 +0000 Ignitis Gamyba Allocates €1.1 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure From September 2024 to this October, Ignitis Gamyba allocated €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to support the restoration of Ukraine’s war […]

]]> 0 3b9e1181b252b51135e7e9956f243688 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4739 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:05:29 +0000 Poland Energy Sector Cyber Incident Highlights OT and ICS Security Gaps In December 2025, a malicious cyber actor(s) targeted and compromised operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in […]

]]> 0 e246dc3c4d01257bcf0732abe63612ff Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4717 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:11:41 +0000 €113 million in EU funding allocated to strengthen the resilience of Baltic and Polish electricity grids The European Commission has allocated €113 million in funding from Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for critical Synchronisation infrastructure p […]

]]> 0 79c6d214ce1bd71711894a5c44bf4600 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4703 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:45:08 +0000 Draft NIST Guidelines Rethink Cybersecurity for the AI Era Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting many organizations’ activities, and cybersecurity is no exception. For anyone interested in the o […]

]]> 0 8e743b1473ebcc1bd36680841f821738 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4732 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:39:24 +0000 Lessons from Ukraine: What Critical Infrastructure Protection Professionals Should Learn About Information Warfare Information Warfare Is Infrastructure Warfare Critical infrastructure protection has traditionally focused on tangible risks: physical sabotage, […]

]]> 0 df54f4b065edcb439678063f177a3885 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4700 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:40:18 +0000 NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE C […]

]]> 0 d256147ccbfd8ef59b01ac7d11c5be66 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4697 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:37:19 +0000 NSA Releases First in Series of Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines The National Security Agency (NSA) is releasing the first two products in a series of Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines (ZIGs) to provide […]

]]> 0 1c3ad94b5268d45acd131a8169822350 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4694 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:29:41 +0000 New report explores use of robotics and unmanned systems in the fight against crime Europol has published The Unmanned Future(s): The Impact of Robotics and Unmanned Systems on Law Enforcement. The report, produced by the Europol […]

]]> 0 e4be58f61bbfdd19f75f3304e2f9149a Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4689 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:29:42 +0000 CISA Unveils Enhanced Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals New Benchmarks Empower Organizations to Counter Emerging Threats, Build Cyber Resilience, and Strengthen Governance the Cybersecurity and […]

]]> 0 0ece4f82ce5303ab7678736ef13e6fa6 Neil Walker wrote a new post https://www.cip-association.org/?p=4687 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:24:58 +0000 CISA Releases Dynamic New Guide for Stadium and Arena Owners to Fortify Operations, Mitigate Vulnerabilities and Elevate Emergency Preparedness The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the Venue Guide for Mitigating Dependency Disruptions, a new resource […]

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