Manufacturing has been the most-attacked sector globally for multiple consecutive years, based on tracking by IBM X-Force. Ransomware demands against manufacturers averaged $1.16 million in 2025, more than double the previous year (Industrial Cyber). Per Dragos…
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…
Manufacturing has shifted into a phase of scaled execution. Today, leaders build autonomous systems that contextualize, secure, and act on data in real time. Based on insights from industry leaders at previous editions of IIoT World…
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…
IIoT World covered ARC Forum Orlando 2026 and identified five industrial AI trends defining the divide between manufacturers scaling AI and those still in proof-of-concept. Executive Summary: The Industrial AI State of Play 2026 The ARC Industry…
Launching an OT cybersecurity program can feel overwhelming, especially in manufacturing and critical infrastructure environments where legacy systems, air-gapped networks, and production uptime constraints complicate every decision. In this guide, IIoT World breaks down the first…
Remote Terminal Units have evolved from simple data acquisition devices into intelligent edge platforms capable of running cybersecurity protocols, predictive analytics, and autonomous control logic at the network's outermost points. In this article, IIoT World examines…
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,…
At the recent S4x24 cybersecurity conference Lucian Niemeyer, a distinguished former Assistant Secretary of Defense and current CEO of Building Cyber Security, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity, shared valuable insights into the evolving landscape…
OT/ICS security teams hear different perspectives from different groups and are often left confused as to the best place to begin. In Verve’s 30 years of experience in OT/ICS cyber security and reliability services, we often…
The 2021 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report from Fortinet finds that operational technology (OT) leaders continue to face cybersecurity challenges, some of which were exacerbated by the shift to work from home due to…