{"id":31863,"date":"2026-10-16T12:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/?p=31863"},"modified":"2026-10-16T12:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:13:52","slug":"cyberattacks-on-industrial-it-systems-is-your-company-protected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/en\/cyberattacks-on-industrial-it-systems-is-your-company-protected\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyberattacks on Industrial IT Systems: Is Your Company Protected?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/professionisti\/lorenzo-bacciardi\/\"><strong>Lorenzo Bacciardi<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; CEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/professionisti\/tommaso-mancini\/\"><strong>Tommaso Mancini<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Head of International Commercial Law, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/professionisti\/federico-alessandri\/\"><strong>Federico Alessandri<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Of Counsel Tech &amp; Law<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-31873 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/1-6.png\" alt=\"Guida_operativa_IT_Governance_Cybersecurity\" width=\"292\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/1-6.png 1414w, https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/1-6-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/1-6-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/1-6-480x679.png 480w, https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/1-6-560x792.png 560w, https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/1-6-1100x1556.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A recent cyberattack remotely compromised the operation of refrigerators and freezers in hundreds of French supermarkets, causing temperatures to rise to 50 \u00b0C and resulting in substantial financial losses.<\/p>\n<p>The incident highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with network-connected machinery and devices, as well as the importance of implementing a structured IT Governance and Cybersecurity framework.<\/p>\n<p>These issues are particularly relevant for companies that integrate software and control systems developed by third-party suppliers into their products, with significant implications for cybersecurity, risk management and contractual liability.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent and mitigate these risks, we recommend focusing on two operational priorities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Assess the cybersecurity of products and integrated software.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Establish appropriate IT Governance measures to manage risks and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let us examine how companies can address both priorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/Guida_operativa_IT_Governance_Cybersecurity_Bacciardi_Partners.pdf.pdf\"><strong>Download the guide in italian<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Product and Software Security: What Should Companies Assess Immediately?<\/h2>\n<h3>\u2714\ufe0f Software and Control Systems<\/h3>\n<p>Does the company have a complete overview of all software integrated into its products, including components developed by third-party suppliers?<\/p>\n<h3>\u2714\ufe0f Vulnerabilities and Updates<\/h3>\n<p>Are procedures in place to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and ensure that systems are updated promptly?<\/p>\n<h3>\u2714\ufe0f Remote Access and Connections<\/h3>\n<p>Are remote control systems adequately protected against unauthorized access and manipulation?<\/p>\n<h3>\u2714\ufe0f Contracts with Technology Suppliers<\/h3>\n<p>Do supplier contracts adequately address security obligations, software updates and liability in the event of cybersecurity incidents?<\/p>\n<h2>2. IT Governance: What Measures Should Companies Implement?<\/h2>\n<p>Cybersecurity risk mapping and assessment:<\/p>\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Definition of internal roles, responsibilities and procedures;<\/p>\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Policies for managing technology suppliers and software updates;<\/p>\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Procedures for preventing, managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents;<\/p>\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Assessment of regulatory compliance, including with the Cyber Resilience Act and the NIS2 Directive, where applicable.<\/p>\n<h2>The Guide<\/h2>\n<p>We have prepared a concise practical guide examining cybersecurity risks, regulatory obligations, and the IT Governance and Cybersecurity measures that companies can implement to protect their products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacciardipartners.it\/src\/uploads\/Guida_operativa_IT_Governance_Cybersecurity_Bacciardi_Partners.pdf.pdf\"><strong>Download the guide in italian<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To assess your company&#8217;s position, contact us: <a href=\"mailto:segreteria@bacciardipartners.it\">segreteria@bacciardipartners.it<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display: block !important; margin:0 !important; padding: 0 !important\" id=\"wpp_popup_post_end_element\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lorenzo Bacciardi &#8211; CEO, Tommaso Mancini &#8211; Head of International Commercial Law, and Federico Alessandri &#8211; Of Counsel Tech &amp; Law &nbsp; A recent cyberattack remotely compromised the operation of refrigerators and freezers in hundreds of French supermarkets, causing temperatures to rise to 50 \u00b0C and resulting in substantial financial losses. 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