Case Study OT/IT Convergence Threatens Data Security Constant innovation is at the heart of IVAR. Focusing on reducing energy consumption both as a company and for their customers, the team are pushing boundaries in the manufacturing field with the energy-saving, cutting-edge technology they produce. T o improve operational efficiency, IVAR connected its IT and OT infrastructure. But, while the synergy of these cyber- physical systems fueled innovation and organizational output, the team’s critical operations and sensitive IP were now more vulnerable to attack. One particular concern was the increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks pivoting through IT environments to hijack ICS processes. Although OT/IT convergence presents new and significant technological risks, it also provi

Join for free to read