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Fortifying the Future: Safeguarding OT Security Assets in a Connected World; Frost & Sullivan Reports

OT security is no longer an afterthought but a focal point of a company’s digital transformation thanks to Industry 4.0 and increasing digitization. State-sponsored actors and cybercriminals can exploit security gaps in key infrastructure to cause serious harm and supply chain issues. OT systems become significantly more vulnerable to cyber threats as they integrate with IT infrastructure, with 90% of firms experiencing at least one OT system intrusion incident in the previous calendar year. These worries are worsened by the expansion of zero-day threat vectors in this field and the inadequate security features built into the Internet of Things (IoT) and OT equipment.

Future of WorkStaff ReportsSeptember 6, 2023Frost & Sullivan, OT, OT Security, Industry 4.0

According to ABI Research, Accelerating IT-OT Convergence in Rail to Boost OT Cybersecurity Market

The popular notion might view the rail industry as a laggard compared to auto or high-tech manufacturing when embracing Industry 4.0. Yet railways are increasingly dependent on sophisticated connected systems to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. With the advent of connected online systems and the convergence of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems, network and data-sharing security between IT and OT systems is proceeding to become an integral component of safety, providing new market opportunities in the rail, freight, and transit sector.

CybersecurityStaff ReportsFebruary 10, 2023IT-OT, IoT security, IT security, OT

By 2025 Cyber Attackers Will Have Weaponized Operational Technology Environments to Successfully Harm or Kill Humans, Predicts Gartner

Attacks on OT – hardware and software that monitors or controls equipment, assets and processes – have become more common. By 2025, cyber attackers will have weaponized operational technology (OT) environments to successfully harm or kill humans, according to Gartner, Inc.

TechnologyGuest UserJuly 27, 2021Cyber Security, Cyber-physical security, OT

IoT Survey Finds Operational Technology and Information Technology Stakeholders at Odds: 451 Research

As more enterprises advance their strategies for the Internet of Things (IoT), a new survey from 451 Research has found a clear disconnect between operational technology (OT) and IT stakeholders. The research shows that IT and OT personnel are not well aligned on IoT initiatives, and they need to cross that divide for those enterprise IoT projects to prove viable.