Cloud-connected OT and IIoT systems offer major gains in efficiency and reliability, but each new connected asset also introduces potential entry points for attackers, including nation‑state threats. This risk grows as organizations rely on widely distributed and sometimes wireless IIoT devices. In secure OT environments, even a single internet connection can be unacceptable because it may expose manufacturing plants or critical energy infrastructure to compromise. Protecting these systems requires secure methods for transferring data to the cloud without allowing inbound access, ensuring operational safety while still enabling modern analytics and performance benefits.

Join for free to read