The Future of Operational Technology (OT): Setting the Stage for Secure Digitalization

At the forefront of IT and OT convergence, connected factories are redefining the industrial automation environment. To protect fast-evolving OT systems against an expanding industrial threat landscape, a multilayer security roadmap is needed at three levels: plant security, network security, and system integrity. However, maintaining a robust, stable infrastructure and remaining proactive in detecting and mitigating threats are stretching many companies’ capabilities and reaction times. Expert OT security consultants can bridge these skills and resource gaps to devise industry-standard security strategies.