Balancing Innovation and Security: Tackling Cyber Risks in OT-IT Integration

The convergence of operational technology, industrial control systems and enterprise networks has resulted in the integration of legacy systems – often with outdated security measures – into modern IT environments and cloud platforms. While this integration offers valuable business insights and operational efficiency, it also widens the potential attack surface, increasing cybersecurity risks.

Despite these challenges, security concerns associated with the integration should not become barriers to digital transformation efforts. The key question here is: How can an organization successfully integrate its networks and consolidate information silos while minimizing associated risks?