Operational technology (OT) environments – which have long been centred on safety, uptime, and operational continuity – are now more interconnected than ever. Driven by the need for increased efficiency, agility, and integration, these advancements offer significant operational benefits (such as real-time analytics, predictive maintenance and remote monitoring & administration), but they also introduce risks.
Organisations deploying or operating OT systems often face challenges in prioritising cyber security due to operational constraints, such as dependence on legacy technologies that were never designed for modern connectivity or security requirements.
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Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division
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