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 seven trends and frameworks shaping ICS/OT cybersecurity in 2026, from AI-powered threats to Zero Trust architectures. Threat actors now […]
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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 sector has become a primary target internationally. Recorded attacks in recent years have left 600 apartment buildings without heat […]
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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 US frameworks, drawing on seven expert sessions from IIoT World virtual conferences on ICS cybersecurity, energy, AI, and manufacturing. […]
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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 economic and social benefits—greater efficiency, new services, improved public safety—but it also vastly expands the attack surface for cyber […]
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Manufacturing remains one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks, with ransomware and data extortion incidents leading the way. The Arctic Wolf Threat Report 2025 highlights how cybercriminals exploit operational vulnerabilities in manufacturing environments, causing disruptions that can lead to financial loss, reputational damage, and production downtime. Below, we explore key cybersecurity threats in the manufacturing sector […]
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