Saudi Arabia Boosts Railway Cybersecurity

Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has partnered with sirar by stc to enhance cybersecurity across its extensive rail network amid growing threats to rail IT/OT systems. The article outlines the sector’s expanding attack surface—such as unencrypted wireless systems and diverse connected components—and cites past disruptions including ransomware and hacktivist activity impacting European and U.S. rail services. Experts emphasize fundamentals like risk assessment, resilience, disaster recovery, and rail-specific visibility into assets and protocols to prioritize prevention over detection.