As the mining industry accelerates its digital transformation, one truth is becoming clear: cybersecurity is now an operational risk. That’s the focus of a newly published article in Global Mining Review titled “Bridging Cybersecurity and Industrial Risk.”

From Hard Hats to High Stakes

In the article, Matt Breuillac explains why mining companies must begin treating cyber threats with the same urgency as physical safety hazards.

With experience managing uranium mining operations in Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Canada, and France, Matt understands how critical infrastructure must be protected not just from environmental and geopolitical threats, but from ransomware, data breaches, and OT compromise.

A Holistic Approach to Mining Security

The article outlines the growing cybersecurity risks in mining, from state-sponsored attackers targeting remote assets to insider threats and cloud-based control system vulnerabilities. It also explores how traditional safety frameworks are no longer sufficient on their own.

Matt shares practical strategies that Cyber Node uses to help mining operators strengthen their defences, including:

• Red teaming and penetration testing of OT systems
• Simulated cyberattack tabletop exercises to assess response readiness
• Real-world implementation of ISO 27001 and IEC 62443 standards
• Incident response plans aligned with actual operational realities

Cybersecurity as a Pillar of Operational Resilience

With production downtime costing millions per day and ESG pressures raising the bar on investor trust, the article makes a clear case: Cybersecurity can no longer be an afterthought.

It must be a core part of operational excellence and risk management, embedded into everything from boardroom strategy to on-site safety protocols.

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This article highlights Matt’s expertise and Cyber Node’s commitment to helping the mining and critical infrastructure sectors navigate cyber threats with confidence.

🔗 Read the full article in Global Mining Review

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