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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 Many industrial companies still rely on outdated or inadequate access controls, which expose them to both internal and external threats.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

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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

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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

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Hacker Attacks on PLC & SCADA Systems: Why Traditional Firewalls Are No Longer Enough

Production facilities are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. Hackers have realized that targeted attacks on industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA) allow them to manipulate production lines, shut down machines, or sabotage critical processes. While IT networks are often protected by modern firewalls, OT security networks are often unsecured or only ...

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Apr 30, 2025   •  2 min read

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Ransomware & Production Downtime: A Single Attack Can Cost Millions

Ransomware is no longer just an IT problem – it directly threatens production. An attack on industrial control systems can shut down machines, disrupt supply chains, and cause significant financial damage. While IT departments are often well protected against cyberattacks, production remains a weak point in many companies. Lack of security ...

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Apr 28, 2025   •  2 min read