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 front gate wearing a USB drive on a lanyard at a facility with a strict no-USB policy. These are […]
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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 Days or events/presentations we attended, the following technologies define the 2026 tech stack for industrial excellence.1. Agentic AI: Autonomous […]
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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 expert panels — including sessions on embedding security requirements at the specification stage before automation procurement begins.https://www.sikich.com/insight/sikich-industry-pulse/The most effective […]
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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 toward Identity, Visibility, and Secure Data Transfer.Based on insights from IIoT World Days 2025, this guide highlights six platforms defining the […]
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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 2026The ARC Industry Leadership Forum 2026 revealed a definitive structural divide in the industrial sector. While 12.9% of “Pacesetters” have successfully scaled AI by decoupling intelligence from […]
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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 90 days into a clear, phased framework that security leaders can follow regardless of industry vertical. From conducting an […]
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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 how smart RTUs are transforming the security and efficiency of distributed industrial operations, from oil and gas pipelines and […]
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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, IIoT World breaks down the evolving ICS cybersecurity threat landscape, cataloging the primary adversary categories, the most exploited attack […]
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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 of operational technology (OT) security and its critical importance in safeguarding our societal infrastructure. Evolving Perspectives on Cyber Safety […]
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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 hear a debate about the best way to address cyber security risks. You hear about new vulnerabilities in ICS […]
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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 the pandemic. The pandemic also accelerated IT-OT network convergence for most organizations, which correlates to other CEO reports that […]
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