IT-OT Convergence Conundrum: 4 Unique Challenges That Increase Cyber Risk
(World News Science)

Skyrocketing cyber and operational risk from the ever-expanding overlap between information technology ()and operational technology ()networks is forcing many organizations to assess and improve their cybersecurity postures to meet the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With the exposure of legacy devices to the Internet, and new attacks specifically built for them, industrial control system (ICS) network protection is now commanding board level attention. The reality is that the failure of an ICS network controlling critical infrastructure like an electricity grid, oil rig, or emergency response services could have catastrophic results. Our experience with monitoring and...