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At Sirris, we often work with companies that are stepping into connectivity (Industry 4.0 transition) or starting to use or develop digital services (digital transition). The increased connectivity and data exchange at the heart of these transitions introduce new types of risks and threats ...

'Corrosion under insulation' (CUI) is one of the most common and most difficult to manage forms of corrosion in the process and chemical industry, with corresponding costs and safety risks. To support research aimed at better management of CUI, in its CorrosieLABS [Corrosion & Insulation Practice ...

It is no secret a major shift is expected for digital service builders with the new NIS2 directive. Upcoming regulations will oblige many digital providers and data centers to be considered as essential or important entities. The belts will be tightened for almost everyone: as soon as a service ...

Until recently, Sirris used multi-scale texturing to make surfaces water-repellent. This technique creates superhydrophobic surfaces but is quite time-consuming. That is why we looked for a different solution: the results we obtained with LIPPS ('Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures') are ...

Rooted in the principle of “never trust, always verify", Zero Trust represents a strategic approach to cybersecurity that strives to maintain an organization's digital security by eliminating implicit trust and continuously validating every stage from the creation of a digital interaction until its ...

In recent years, the ever-increasing interconnectivity and automation in industry has generated a totally new reality in the Belgian industrial world. Since IT and operational technology (OT) are getting increasingly interwoven, an increased awareness around securing machines, robots and other ...

Measuring is knowing, also when it comes to adding functionalities to surfaces by means of texturing. If you want to get an idea about surface performance, Sirris’ functionality development relies on a number of, sometimes customised, measurement methods, which are verified in turn. In this article ...

The city of Antwerp fell victim to a ransomware cyber-attack last week. Ransomware is malware that employs encryption to hold a victim’s information at ransom. A user or organization’s critical data is encrypted so that they cannot access files, databases, or applications. A ransom is then demanded ...

Laser surface texturing is increasingly being used as a surface treatment technology because it improves and speeds up treatment, making the process more cost-effective. This development opens the door to more innovative applications, such as those on cutting tools.