Mining and minerals organisations are increasingly at risk of a cyber-attack. According to the 2022 EY Global Information Security Survey, over half (54%) of mining and metals companies suffered a significant cyber-attack in the last 12 months.7 Transferring data in a digital twin—from the physical object to a digital replica—will always carry some element of cyber-risk. The information included in a digital twin can also be particularly valuable to cybercriminals who are intent on causing disruption and holding an organisation to ransom. However, the degree of risk associated with using a digital twin is also entirely dependent on how the digital twin is developed, implemented, managed and updated. Today, digital twin solutions can also be implemented on your premises, as software-as-a-service (SaaS) or as a hybrid solution. When considering a digital twin, it’s therefore vital to consider a solution and implementation partner with strong security credentials.