When IT Meets the Shop Floor: Managing Cyber Risk in Converged Manufacturing Environments

23 Pages

This report examines how the convergence of IT and OT in manufacturing—driven by Industry 4.0, IoT, and data analytics—dramatically increases cyber risk. It details the evolving OT threat landscape, including ransomware, lateral IT-to-OT attacks, and supply-chain compromise. Using real-world case studies, the report highlights challenges such as poor asset visibility, limited patching, aging equipment, and skills gaps. It concludes with role-specific recommendations for engineers, managers, and CISOs to balance cybersecurity, safety, and operational continuity.

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