Key Acronyms to Kick Off Your OT Security EducationWelcome to the world of OT security, where three-letter acronyms outnumber coffee breaks, and half the room nods along without really knowing what a PLC does.  As operational technology becomes more connected, IT security teams are being handed responsibility for infrastructure they’ve never ... Read More

In an Unpredictable World, Control the Costs You CanEnterprise budgets are under rising pressure, particularly in the manufacturing sector. From tariffs and supply chain disruptions to volatile global markets, most cost drivers are outside your control. But while you can’t control the price of raw materials or the ripple effects of ... Read More

Busting a Longstanding OT Security MythLet's talk about access control.Is it necessary? Absolutely.  Is it popular? Probably not so much. If you work with operational technology (OT) or cyber-physical systems (CPS), chances are you’ve encountered an access tool that was supposed to keep you secure but mostly just got in your way. Maybe ... Read More

In industrial and critical infrastructure environments, secure remote access (SRA) has shifted from a convenience to a strategic, operational necessity. As digital transformation accelerates and the attack surface expands, organizations must evolve from VPNs, VDIs, and jump boxes to Zero Trust-based, intelligent access control systems. But how do they get there? The answer lies in ... Read More

The Audacity of Demanding ChangeIf you’re a security leader working with operational technology (OT) and cyber-physical systems (CPS), there’s one piece of advice that’s likely raised your eyebrows – and your blood pressure:“Just migrate everything to the cloud.” Or perhaps: “You just need to update your legacy systems.” Or even: “Change your entire infrastructure ... Read More

How Industrial Cybersecurity Got a Bad ReputationFor years, cybersecurity has been seen largely as a roadblock in manufacturing and other critical industries.This is at least partly because OT environments simply weren’t built with security in mind. They were designed to be isolated. Air-gapped. Closed off from the outside world. And ... Read More

The manufacturing industry never stands still. Digitalization, automation, and IT/OT convergence are all making today’s factories smarter and more connected. And more dependent on outside expertise than ever before. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), remote maintenance technicians, and specialist consultants are often the only people with the knowledge – or warranty permissions ... Read More

Recent years have seen industrial enterprises push toward ever greater levels of digitalization, automation, and remote connectivity. But with this greater connectivity comes greater complexity – and greater risk. Which brings us to a key realization that too often goes unsaid: you’ll never be able to achieve 100% security. It’s simply impossible ... Read More

What happens when you hook operational technology (OT) systems up to an information technology (IT) network and connect them with powerful software?  You get new ways to automate processes, collect valuable data, and improve your operations.  But cyberattackers also get new avenues for infiltrating your OT environment – and taking control of ... Read More

IntroductionIn the dynamic realm of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), ensuring secure remote access (SRA) is critical to balancing stringent security requirements with operational efficiency. Traditional solutions like VPNs, jump servers, and cloud-hosted remote access tools often necessitate significant network modifications that can inadvertently introduce new attack surfaces or store sensitive user ... Read More