Operational technology and Industrial control systems are on cybercriminals’ radar as these historically partitioned technologies face a connected future that depends on remote access and cloud resources. High-value functions combined with outdated defense make these tools prime targets for cybercriminals and regular victims of accidental infection.
Industrial firms can be particularly difficult environments to protect. Given the essential services they provide, these systems are highly lucrative targets for cybercriminals.
Eighty-seven percent of auto manufacturers implement IIoT, but are slow to secure the devices.
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When applied in industrial control system environments, Internet of Things (IoT) technologies result in the creation of cyber-physical systems — systems that combine advanced manufacturing technologies with advanced computing technologies to create better outcomes. These systems promise vastly improved operational efficiencies, but they’re not without security risks. .
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