IT/OT Convergence Trends and Best Practices:
A recent article from Rockwell Automation highlights the increasing convergence of IT and OT in 2024, driven by the rise of smart manufacturing. This integration involves incorporating sensors and connected systems, such as wireless networks, into industrial environments like those used for water treatment and manufacturing. Known as smart factories, this trend merges automation, communications, and networking, offering innovative opportunities across all industrial sectors.
However, with the proliferation of smart factories comes increased cybersecurity risks. Safeguarding OT operations against these threats requires enhanced collaboration between IT and OT teams, as well as a comprehensive, enterprise-wide approach to IT/OT cybersecurity.
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