Why industrial cybersecurity becomes more and more important?
We all noticed that digital transformation has taken big steps forward. While we’re discussing Industrial IoT and Smart Industry, organizations need to adapt rapidly and build cyber resilience to face these new challenges. Technology took a quantum leap, faster than we could ever imagine. Offering endless opportunities and possibilities, it requires more attention for identifying and managing additional cyber risks in the Operational Technology (OT) environment.
What about the people and processes that need to adapt to these rapid developments?
At the end of the day there is still a lot of work to be done. Many organizations do not have a single point of contact when it comes to Industrial Cybersecurity. The gap between IT and OT is still there. Yet, we see both worlds making steps for further integration. There is a need for knowledge, vision and guidance to get both cultures aligned. We need to get away from simply solving cybersecurity incidents and take control of our OT Security management.
Improving your cyber resilience and protecting your OT infrastructure is key.
As IT and OT have merged in the past years, the operational environment has become more vulnerable for external threats. Cyberattacks have increased in number and in many cases have direct impact on crucial systems and critical processes. The attack on Colonial Pipeline has shown how vulnerable essential infrastructure can be to cybercrime. Further digitization within plants offers many opportunities, but at the same time requires security controls to be in place for the continuity of the vital and critical process environments.
It is about time to secure your OT.
Magion has been operating in the OT area for over 30 years. We have closely monitored the latest developments within Industrial Cybersecurity. Our main focus is on bridging the gap between IT and OT. What makes us unique is that we not only advice but assist and support with the implementation and integration (embedding) of Cybersecurity controls in your OT.
Would you like to know more about Industrial Cybersecurity?
Magion is happy to get you started with the right approach to secure your process control domain and making sure your OT processes are properly monitored, managed and maintained. We also provide training to your people to get a decent understanding of what’s required to make your OT resilient and robust to cyberattacks. Contact us and take the first step toward strengthening your cyber resilience.