As hackers prepare for emergencies, the digital security landscape is changing our infrastructures. A recent incident showed how important communication security is in the context of industry. A water quality drone received incorrect information, causing significant damage to the distribution system.

Additionally, an hospital device that controls temperature was violated, resulting in therapeutic damages. These cases highlight the importance of protecting electric networks and software that govern essential infrastructures. The analysis of Comtel's study on security tools in critical infrastructures shows that attention has become an industrial problem.

Italy's numbers indicate a growing trend of IT incidents, with 3,271 incidents recorded in the first half of 2026 compared to 2,729 in 2025. Some confirmed incidents include 1,922, but the expansion of reporting obligations can increase the number of potential occurrences. The white paper referenced the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026: a breach costs on average $4.99 million, which becomes $6.6 million in healthcare.

These are average costs, not the price of every attack. No single average returns the value of a delayed rescue or an essential service interruption. The answer lies in mission-critical communications: designed networks that continue to function during an emergency.

Professional radios, private 5G, and satellites must allow technicians, plants, and operational rooms to remain in contact even when a connection is down. Redundancy, in common language, seems like a waste, here becomes an investment: having an alternative route when the main one is impractical. According to Comtel's estimates, this market is worth between 20 and 25 billion dollars worldwide, with projections between 30 and 40 billion by mid-next decade.

Different perimeters require caution. However, the direction is clear: the continuity of services fuels a demand for technology and skills. In… Another recent example was a water control system incident.

A hacker could manipulate the sensor that controlled the distribution of water, causing significant damage to the distribution system. This case highlights the importance of protecting electric networks and software that govern essential infrastructures. Hackers have discovered new ways to compromise essential infrastructure without needing to touch pipes or valves.

Healthcare, transportation, energy, and water services are often involved in attack operations. This has led to the need for investing in cybersecurity solutions that ensure the continuity of essential services even during emergency events.