Cybersecurity in manufacturing has evolved far beyond firewalls and network segmentation. As operational technology (OT) environments become increasingly connected to enterprise IT systems, the most significant vulnerability is no longer technical; it is cultural. In this…
As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure continue to rise, organizations must prioritize cybersecurity to protect essential systems. Attacks on power grids, oil and gas facilities, and manufacturing plants can cause widespread disruptions,…
Operational technology environments are under growing pressure from sophisticated cyber threats, yet many industrial organizations still rely on legacy defenses that were never designed for today's connected factories and utilities. In this IIoT World strategy guide,…
At S4 Tampa, Fortinet showcased its innovative strategies for operational technology (OT) security. Richard Springer Director, Marketing, OT Solutions, provided insights into how the company is addressing IT/OT convergence and modernizing critical infrastructure with advanced, ruggedized…
Operational technology supply chains have become a primary attack vector for cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments. In this article, IIoT World examines the most actionable insights from leading OT security practitioners, covering vendor…
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…
Industrial control system (ICS) environments face a growing volume of cyber threats, yet many organizations struggle to translate those risks into quantifiable business terms. In this guide, IIoT World breaks down the essential frameworks, metrics, and…
In today’s manufacturing landscape, downtime significantly threatens both productivity and profitability. According to the latest State of Industrial DevOps Report, each hour of downtime costs U.S. manufacturers an astounding $4.2 million, with an average shutdown costing $126…
The ability to remotely manage systems including HVAC units, vehicle fleets, manufacturing equipment and other operational technologies (OT) is seen as a tremendous time and money saver. However, a failure to properly protect OT assets can…
One buzzword rocking the manufacturing world these days is the "digital thread." But what is the digital thread? The digital thread is the framework of communication that allows for a connected data flow allowing you to…