Challenges
The rapid increase in connected devices ranging from sensors and surveillance to control systems broadened the potential attack surface across the network. As information technology (IT) and OT systems became more interdependent, the company acknowledged that a single point of failure or breach could disrupt critical operations and even affect passenger safety.
The diversity of suppliers involved in trackwork, signaling, and communication exposed potential vulnerabilities through third-party components and software. These factors, combined with stringent industry regulations on safety and cybersecurity, underscored the need for a unified, well-governed security framework that could safeguard both digital and physical assets.










