IT/OT Convergence or IT/OT Integration?

IT/OT convergence is an oft-repeated term, and maybe it’s the wrong term. From a technology standpoint, IT/OT convergence has been occurring since at least the 1990s when HMI/Operator Stations began running on Windows and when Ethernet began displacing… Continue reading IT/OT Convergence or IT/OT Integration?

Ghosts in the Machine – OT and IT Convergence

There is a saying in cybersecurity that “Data is the new oil.” If that is true, then that oil is powering not only the economy but also industry. The term ‘Industry 4.0’ refers to the fourth industrial revolution where traditional manufacturing and ind… Continue reading Ghosts in the Machine – OT and IT Convergence

The U.S. Government is Creating Security Standards for IoT Devices

A new Internet of Things bill directs NIST to create minimum cybersecurity standards for IoT devices owned or controlled by the U.S. government.
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Massive IoT Disruption Coming to an OT Network Near You

Adoption of IoT will be highly disruptive for many OT environments. The use of billions of IoT devices will force critical infrastructure and industrial operators to adapt their device management and security workflow.
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How to Best Secure the Industrial Network for EMEA Organizations

You don’t have to search very far in the news to see stories of websites being hacked and customer details being stolen. Stories about incidents involving industrial control systems (ICSes) and operational technology (OT) environments aren’t so common…. Continue reading How to Best Secure the Industrial Network for EMEA Organizations

CEOs Could Be Held Personally Liable for Cyberattacks that Kill

As IT systems, IoT and operational technology converge, attacks on cyber-physical systems in industrial, healthcare and other scenarios will come with dire consequences, Gartner predicts. Continue reading CEOs Could Be Held Personally Liable for Cyberattacks that Kill

In New Normal, Digital Transformation Accelerates in Industrial Networks

Security, connectivity are just two of the many benefits of digital transformation for IT/OT networks Digitalization initiatives have become a vital aspect of bridging the gap between operational technology (OT) and informational technology (IT) netwo… Continue reading In New Normal, Digital Transformation Accelerates in Industrial Networks

RSA Conference 2019: Operational Technology Widens Supply Chain Attack Surfaces

Between operational technology and open source, the supply chain is rapidly expanding – and companies that can’t keep up will be the next security targets, said experts at RSA Conference 2019. Continue reading RSA Conference 2019: Operational Technology Widens Supply Chain Attack Surfaces