In July 2026, a coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota, prompting the FBI and EPA to issue a broader warning that water and wastewater utilities in at least…
A plant operator plugged a personal phone into an HMI to charge it and accidentally tethered the device, giving an air-gapped control system a live internet connection. At another site, the cybersecurity lead walked through the…
Only 19% of manufacturers plan to invest in cybersecurity despite 56% planning new automation projects in 2026, according to the Sikich Industry Pulse survey. IIoT World covers OT cybersecurity strategy through practitioner articles, case studies, and…
In 2026, the traditional "air gap" is a logical challenge. The convergence of IT and OT, coupled with AI-driven threats, has rendered "security by obscurity" obsolete. To maintain operational resilience, industrial leaders are shifting their focus…
Operational technology environments face a rapidly escalating threat landscape. Ransomware groups now routinely target industrial control systems, and the convergence of IT and OT networks has expanded the attack surface for critical infrastructure operators across energy,…
As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the IIoT World Days 2025 series will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI, Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. These virtual…
Smart factories are increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors ranging from nation-state groups to financially motivated ransomware operators, and understanding who is behind these attacks is the first step toward a resilient defense. In this guide,…
As industrial control systems become more connected, the intersection of cyber risk insurance and ICS security has become a critical concern for operations leaders, risk managers, and CISOs. In this guide, IIoT World examines how organizations…
As the threat landscape rapidly evolves, industrial companies managing ICS environments must proactively strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. In addition to current regulations, emerging technologies like quantum computing will necessitate more advanced security protocols to prevent potential…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries by integrating physical and digital systems, offering significant benefits for industrial operations. However, its adoption has not met expectations due to challenges such as interoperability, cybersecurity, and workforce…
In an interview with Merritt Baer (AWS Office of the CISO), Aaron Ansari VP, Cloud Security at Trend Micro discusses how fundamental information security is to business functions in today’s world. Cybersecurity is Job Zero It’s…
Ransomware is a serious cybersecurity challenge that is growing at uncontrollable rates. Every 11 seconds, a new organization falls victim to a ransomware attack. And by the end of this year, the cost of ransomware to…