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Industrial Security: Why IT and OTSecurity Must Be Considered Together

Industrial Security: Why IT and OTSecurity Must Be Considered Together

Industrial companies are increasingly digitalized – but this is exactly what makes them vulnerable. Many companies have optimized their IT security measures over the years, but OT (Operational Technology) often remains unprotected. Production facilities, machine controls (PLC, SCADA), and IoT devices are targets that are not adequately covered by conventional IT ...

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May 12, 2025   •  2 min read

Security for IoT in Industry: How Companies Can Protect Connected Devices

Security for IoT in Industry: How Companies Can Protect Connected Devices

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing manufacturing but also introduces new security risks. Machines, sensors, and smart devices continuously collect and transmit data – but what happens if cybercriminals gain access to these systems? Without a well-thought-out security strategy, every connected device becomes a potential entry point for attacks. ...

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May 9, 2025   •  2 min read

Access Control in OT Environments: Why Identity and Authorization Solutions Are Essential

Access Control in OT Environments: Why Identity and Authorization Solutions Are Essential

Production facilities are increasingly connected – but who has access to which systems? Many industrial companies still rely on outdated or inadequate access controls, which expose them to both internal and external threats. Further information can be found here: it-process-hardening The Problem? Employees, maintenance teams, and external service providers often have ...

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May 7, 2025   •  3 min read

Next-Gen Firewalls & Network Segmentation: How Companies Secure IT & OT Environments

Next-Gen Firewalls & Network Segmentation: How Companies Secure IT & OT Environments

Critical production facilities are more connected today than ever before – and that makes them vulnerable. Without clear network segmentation, cyberattacks can spread freely between IT and OT systems. Many industrial companies already protect their IT with firewalls, but traditional firewalls are not enough to secure industrial control systems (SCADA, PLCs) ...

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May 5, 2025   •  3 min read

Zero Trust for industrial companies: Why Trust Is Not a Strategy

Zero Trust for industrial companies: Why Trust Is Not a Strategy

In today's connected industry, trust is a security risk. Production networks are no longer isolated islands – machines, IoT sensors, and IT systems communicate with each other constantly. However, this connectivity provides attackers with new opportunities to gain unnoticed access to sensitive areas. Many companies still operate under the old model: ...

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May 2, 2025   •  2 min read