White Paper
Getting Cybersecurity on Track: Protecting Rail in the Transition to Great British Railways
Digital signaling, connected rolling stock and integrated IT and OT platforms are improving rail operations while expanding the potential impact of cyberattacks. Fortinet argues that protecting Britain’s evolving railway requires a coordinated, industry-wide approach rather than fragmented initiatives. Recommendations include creating a central system for reporting and learning from cyber incidents, embedding secure-by-design requirements into procurement, establishing resilience working groups and developing professionals who understand both railway operations and cybersecurity. Stronger collaboration is essential to protect safety, reliability and continuity.
