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Scotsman
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Artist Rhona Taylor to showcase 'Immersive: Exploring the Commie Pool' at Royal Commonwealth Pool during Architecture Fringe
Visual artist Rhona Taylor will present an exhibition Immersive: Exploring the Commie Pool at the Royal Commonwealth Pool's café from 6-22 June 2025, as part of the Architecture Fringe festival. The exhibition showcases original prints that delve into the architectural and social significance of one of Edinburgh's most iconic public spaces. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Immersive features a collection of original prints by Taylor that explore the Royal Commonwealth Pool's role as both an architectural landmark and a vital community hub. The exhibition forms part of the artist's broader research project examining swimming pools as social, public and cultural spaces, with particular focus on their architecture, history, and contemporary uses. "The prints in Immersive have developed from research into the building, its development, and its changing use since it was built for the 1970 Commonwealth Games," said Taylor. '"I love swimming in the Commie, so it's been great fun digging into the archives to find out more about some of the things that went on behind the scenes when it was built" Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The exhibition is presented in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, which operates the Royal Commonwealth Pool. This collaboration highlights the organisation's commitment to supporting arts and culture within the community spaces they manage. New exhibition at the Royal Commonwealth Pool by artist Rhona Taylor "We're delighted to partner with Rhona Taylor for this fascinating exploration of our building and its place in Edinburgh's cultural landscape," said Ed Bethune, Operations Manager at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. "The Royal Commonwealth Pool has been serving our community for over 50 years, and it's wonderful to see an artist capture both its architectural significance and its ongoing role as a space where people come together for health, recreation, and community connection." The Architecture Fringe, running from 6-22 June, celebrates the intersection of architecture, design, and public space across Edinburgh. Taylor's exhibition fits perfectly within this framework, examining how built environments shape community interaction and social experience. Rhona Taylor is a visual artist based in Edinburgh whose studio practice encompasses painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and installations. She is a member at Edinburgh Printmakers, where she creates her screenprints. Her current research focuses on swimming pools as social, public and cultural spaces in Scotland and internationally. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The exhibition is supported by Edinburgh Leisure, Creative Scotland, and the City of Edinburgh Council through the Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) Edinburgh. Immersive: Exploring the Commie Pool will be on display at the Royal Commonwealth Pool café throughout the Architecture Fringe period, with the venue located at 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 5BB.
Edinburgh Reporter
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Art show at the Commie
Visual artist Rhona Taylor will present an exhibition Immersive: Exploring the Commie Pool at the Royal Commonwealth Pool's café from 6-22 June 2025, as part of the Architecture Fringe festival. The exhibition will display original prints showing the architectural and social significance of one of Edinburgh's public spaces. Immersive features a collection of original prints by Ms Taylor examining the Royal Commonwealth Pool's role as both an architectural landmark and a community hub. The exhibition is part of the artist's broader research project examining swimming pools as social, public and cultural spaces, with particular focus on their architecture, history, and contemporary uses. Rhona said: 'The prints in Immersive have developed from research into the building, its development, and its changing use since it was built for the 1970 Commonwealth Games. I love swimming in the Commie, so it's been great fun digging into the archives to find out more about some of the things that went on behind the scenes when it was built.' The exhibition is presented in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, which operates the Royal Commonwealth Pool for the council. This collaboration highlights the organisation's commitment to supporting arts and culture within the community spaces they manage. Ed Bethune, Operations Manager at the Royal Commonwealth Pool said: 'We're delighted to partner with Rhona Taylor for this fascinating exploration of our building and its place in Edinburgh's cultural landscape. The Royal Commonwealth Pool has been serving our community for over 50 years, and it's wonderful to see an artist capture both its architectural significance and its ongoing role as a space where people come together for health, recreation, and community connection.' The Architecture Fringe, from 6-22 June, will look at the intersection of architecture, design, and public space across Edinburgh, and Rhona Taylor's exhibition fits perfectly in the framework. Rhona is a visual artist based in Edinburgh whose studio practice encompasses painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and installations. She is a member of Edinburgh Printmakers, where she creates her screenprints. Her current research focuses on swimming pools as social, public and cultural spaces in Scotland and internationally. The exhibition is supported by Edinburgh Leisure, Creative Scotland, and The City of Edinburgh Council through the Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) Edinburgh. Immersive: Exploring the Commie Pool The Royal Commonwealth Pool café 21 Dalkeith Road EH16 5BB Artist Rhona Taylor with some of her work PHOTO Greg Macvean Like this: Like Related
Techday NZ
22-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Immersive has launched a new scenario-based operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solution aimed at preparing industrial teams to address threats in critical operational environments. The new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering is designed to cater to the unique requirements of OT environments, which have historically lagged in the implementation of robust security measures. As the threat to OT infrastructure has increased, recent industry findings indicate that 73% of OT professionals have reported intrusions affecting their environments. Immersive's solution focuses on upskilling both red teams, who simulate attackers, and blue teams, who defend systems, by providing interactive and on-demand training designed to equip professionals with the ability to detect, disrupt, and react to OT-specific cyber threats. This approach is intended to serve organisations at all stages of security maturity, with continuing content updates. The first release of the product addresses the training needs of defensive, offensive, and compliance-oriented teams operating in OT environments, and includes the necessary tools to conduct Immersive Cyber Drills. Thanos Karpouzis, Chief Technology Officer at Immersive, commented on the security challenges facing the sector. "Operational technology is now a front-line target for ransomware, nation-state attacks, and supply chain vulnerabilities, but the training available to defend it has historically lagged behind," Karpouzis said. Karpouzis added, "Immersive has filled this gap in the market with continuous OT exercising and hands-on, self-guided OT labs to prove and improve vital cyber capabilities. With the stakes being so high for industrial systems, the need for robust security measures and thorough training cannot be overstated." The key features of Immersive's Operational Technology Cybersecurity Training Suite include an Adaptive OT/ICS Skills Assessment, which is currently in beta. This assessment is integrated into the labs by default to baseline user proficiency in OT and industrial control systems (ICS) security. This feature is available exclusively to customers with an OT licence. The platform offers hands-on labs with a defensive focus, where users can learn how to counter various threat actors and malware specific to OT environments while developing OT cyber threat intelligence skills. A collection dedicated to OT threat actors allows learners to explore the tactics, techniques, and procedures of groups targeting OT systems, with emphasis on MITRE ATT&CK frameworks for both ICS and enterprise environments. A further component is the OT malware collection, which introduces users to malware affecting both conventional IT systems and OT-specific infrastructure such as programmable logic controllers. The OT cyber threat intelligence collection aims to build core CTI capabilities tailored to OT, supporting the tracking of campaigns targeting these systems. In terms of team-based exercises, the solution includes cyber range exercises that simulate attacks such as those conducted by the Sandworm threat actor, enabling participants to practice detection and response strategies in a controlled OT lab setting. Leadership teams can utilise a crisis simulation component designed to complement the technical exercises. This scenario-based training is aimed at improving communication, decision-making, and incident response during periods of high operational stress. Mark Schmitz, Chief Executive Officer at Immersive, noted the historical lack of OT-focused training within cyber programmes. "Effective OT cybersecurity training has historically been overlooked in cyber training programs, despite its critical importance to operational resilience," Schmitz said. Schmitz continued, "Strengthening hands-on training and implementing cyber drills for OT teams is key to building lasting resilience and maintaining seamless operations. Given the serious risks to productivity, finances, and even the environment, a robust training strategy isn't just recommended - it's imperative." The launch of this new OT cyber solution by Immersive comes as a response to the increasing frequency and severity of cyber incidents targeting industrial systems, reinforcing the need for comprehensive and practical training for operational technology teams.
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Immersive Launches Scenario-Based Operational Technology Solution to Prepare Industrial Teams for the Front Line
BRISTOL, England & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Immersive, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, today announced the launch of its cutting-edge Operational Technology (OT) security solution to help organizations prove and improve their readiness for OT threats. This new offering marks a pivotal milestone in advancing cyber readiness for industrial environments in the OT space, which have traditionally lacked robust security measures. As threat actors increasingly target OT infrastructure, with 73% of OT professionals reporting intrusions that impact these environments, organizations can no longer rely solely on traditional IT security practices. Immersive's new OT upskilling solution delivers an interactive, on-demand approach designed to upskill both red and blue teams, arming them with real-world capabilities to detect, disrupt, and respond to OT-specific cyber threats. The new solution offers powerful learning experiences to empower organizations at every stage of their security maturity journey with new content delivered over time. This first release is designed to address the training needs of both defensive, offensive, and compliance-driven teams in OT environments. It also delivers all the elements needed to run Immersive Cyber Drills. 'Operational technology is now a front-line target for ransomware, nation-state attacks, and supply chain vulnerabilities, but the training available to defend it has historically lagged behind,' said Thanos Karpouzis, Chief Technology Officer at Immersive. 'Immersive has filled this gap in the market with continuous OT exercising and hands-on, self-guided OT labs to prove and improve vital cyber capabilities. With the stakes being so high for industrial systems, the need for robust security measures and thorough training cannot be overstated.' Key Features of Immersive's Operational Technology Cybersecurity Training Suite: Adaptive OT/ICS Skills Assessment (BETA): A new assessment feature—integrated into Immersive's labs by default—baselines user proficiency in OT and ICS security. This feature is exclusively available to customers with the OT license. Hands-On Labs – Defensive Focus: Learn how to address threat actors, malware, and cyber threat intelligence for any OT environment. OT Threat Actor Collection: Explore the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of known threat actors targeting OT systems, with a focus on MITRE ATT&CK for ICS and Enterprise frameworks. OT Malware Collection: Dive into real-world malware affecting OT sectors, including threats to both general-purpose systems and OT-specific infrastructure, such as programmable logic controllers. OT Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Collection: Build foundational CTI skills tailored to OT environments, enabling teams to investigate and track OT-focused threat campaigns. Realistic Scenario-Based Team Exercises Cyber Range Exercises – Sandworm Intrusion (Defensive): Test critical skills in a collaborative lab simulating an attack by the notorious Sandworm threat actor, providing teams with the opportunity to practice detection and response strategies in a safe, controlled OT environment. Crisis Sim: Join a leadership-driven cyber simulation designed to complement the Cyber Range Exercise, this scenario-based training helps organizations strengthen communication, decision-making, and incident response coordination in high-pressure situations. "Effective OT cybersecurity training has historically been overlooked in cyber training programs, despite its critical importance to operational resilience,' said Mark Schmitz, CEO of Immersive. 'Strengthening hands-on training and implementing cyber drills for OT teams is key to building lasting resilience and maintaining seamless operations. Given the serious risks to productivity, finances, and even the environment, a robust training strategy isn't just recommended—it's imperative." To learn more about Immersive's Operation Technology Cybersecurity Training Suite, please visit our blog HERE. About Immersive Immersive, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, helps your organization continuously prove and improve its ability to prevent and respond to cyber threats. Tailored to individual roles, our approach ensures your organization is always ready for an ever-evolving threat landscape, including the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. With a relentless focus on evidence, Immersive provides unmatched visibility into your cyber resilience. Through a single enterprise platform for individuals, teams, and the entire workforce, we empower your organization to Be Ready for what's next. Immersive is trusted by the world's largest organizations and governments, including Citi, Pfizer, Humana, HSBC, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the UK National Health Service. We are backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Summit Partners, Insight Partners, Citi Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Menlo Ventures.
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Immersive Unveils AppSec Range Exercises to Ignite Secure Development Across Developer and Engineering Teams, Addressing Market Gap
BRISTOL, England & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Immersive, the leader in people-centric cybersecurity, today announced the launch of AppSec Range Exercises, expanding its AppSec solution beyond hands-on labs to help cyber leaders and practitioners prove and improve their capabilities as part of a holistic cyber readiness program. The new product offers range exercises for Engineering, AppSec and DevSecOps teams to embed security into workflows, reduce friction, and ignite secure development practices at scale. Enterprises face mounting pressure to improve application security, but legacy developer training fails to meet the speed and complexity of modern software development. Without relevant, continuous, and measurable training, Engineering and AppSec leaders struggle to prove or improve secure coding practices or assess their teams' readiness to prevent vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Last year, 90% of organizations suffered a breach—and most blamed the cybersecurity skills gap, according to the World Economic Forum. Immersive AppSec Range Exercises address such skills gaps. How Immersive AppSec Range Exercises Work AppSec Range Exercises simulate real-world workflows within a realistic software development lifecycle. Teams collaborate to triage, assign, fix, and verify vulnerabilities in a live application. Through realistic, engaging, and continuous training, Immersive helps VPs of engineering and heads of AppSec remove barriers to develop security skills across their teams and drive adoption at scale. The hands-on labs provide practical coding challenges that expose genuine vulnerabilities, while range exercises simulate real-world remediation scenarios that foster collaboration under high-pressure conditions. Teams and individuals not only exercise at the code level, but across the entire SDLC. 'We are offering the world's first live, practical, and repeatable AppSec exercising experience that mirrors how engineering teams identify and fix vulnerabilities together,' said Chris Wood, Principal Application Security SME at Immersive. 'We're addressing the challenges of VPs of Engineering and heads of AppSec by providing a meaningful way of shifting developers' mindsets from seeing security as a roadblock to embracing it as a driver of software quality and release velocity, while supporting predictability and organizational resilience.' The Benefits of Immersive AppSec Range Exercises The new solution delivers a practical, team-based approach to application security training. This boosts overall cyber resilience by breaking down silos between DevSecOps teams and allows organizations to transform AppSec into a strategic business enabler. The AppSec Range Exercises solution tracks individual and team proficiency with detailed insights into completions, attempts, accuracy, and common failure points—this supports upskilling in security for development teams. Moreover, it measures how quickly developers identify and fix vulnerabilities, allowing leaders to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in cross-functional AppSec capabilities to drive tangible security improvements across the entire software development lifecycle. Key benefits of the expanded offering include: Increased Productivity: Accelerates secure code delivery by embedding security into daily workflows, reducing delays from late-stage vulnerability discovery and remediation. Optimized Training ROI: Builds real-world readiness for complex threats across the SDLC with data-driven insights that support continuous growth. Reduced Costs: Avoids costly rework and expensive hires, enabling senior developers to focus on more strategic projects. Improved Compliance: Meets secure coding mandates and reduces risk by training teams with real-world exercises that ensure adherence to industry standards. Unified Security: Boosts overall cyber resilience by breaking down silos between DevSecOps teams. To find out more about AppSec Range Exercises, please visit: About Immersive Immersive, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, helps your organization continuously prove and improve its ability to prevent and respond to cyber threats. Tailored to individual roles, our approach ensures your organization is always ready for an ever-evolving threat landscape, including the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. With a relentless focus on evidence, Immersive provides unmatched visibility into your cyber resilience. Through a single enterprise platform for individuals, teams, and the entire workforce, we empower your organization to Be Ready for what's next. Immersive is trusted by the world's largest organizations and governments, including Citi, Pfizer, Humana, HSBC, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the UK National Health Service. We are backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Summit Partners, Insight Partners, Citi Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Menlo Ventures.
