The Pelindaba Nuclear Power research facility located near Pretoria, South Africa. Image sourced from EE Publishing. The evolution of technology has brought with incredible advancements, particularly in unprecedented times where both organisations and individuals have had to adapt to stay competitive. But it’s a bit of catch-22; as technology continues to progress, so do cyber criminals become more sophisticated, exploiting the vulnerabilities that come with online, digitised environments. Municipal utilities are unfortunately a practical example. In the last year, various security reports have warned against an increase in cyber attacks (against utilities) across the globe, citing vulnerabilities and the resultant disastrous effects. Why utilities? A utilit...