Industrial facilities run on workarounds. Bypassed interlocks, offline sensors, and temporary fixes that have been in place for years are common realities of aging equipment and limited maintenance staff. OT cybersecurity assessments track patch backlogs, CVE…
The convergence of IT and OT networks across manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure has brought industrial control systems (ICS) into direct contact with the same threat actors targeting enterprise IT. This IIoT World analysis covers the…
IIoT World covers OT cybersecurity for energy infrastructure, including removable media risks, air gap strategies, and ICS security frameworks for renewable energy operators. With estimated cybercrime costs reaching $10.5 trillion between 2020 and 2025, the energy…
Regulatory compliance for connected devices represents a foundational business requirement for Original Equipment Manufacturers and asset operators. This IIoT World article maps the global regulatory landscape across IEC 62443, the EU Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2, and…
The industrial sector is at a crossroads. As we navigate 2026, the traditional “detection-first” mindset that has governed OT (Operational Technology) cybersecurity for decades is proving insufficient against the rise of autonomous, AI-driven threats. During an interview at S4x26…
The Internet of Things is no longer a fringe technology. Sensors, cameras, medical devices, industrial controllers, smart meters, and connected vehicles are now integral to how we live, work, and defend our nations. IoT promises enormous…
Regulatory compliance for industrial control systems (ICS) security has moved from a back-office concern to a boardroom priority. As manufacturing environments become more connected through IIoT sensors, edge devices, and cloud analytics, the attack surface expands…
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…
The energy sector faces a cybersecurity challenge unlike any other critical infrastructure domain. As utilities, oil and gas operators, and renewable energy providers accelerate digital transformation, the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT)…
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…