White Paper
Trustworthiness: Safety Meets Security in Industry 4.0 Ecosystems
SmartFactory’s whitepaper on “Trustworthiness: Safety Meets Security in Industry 4.0 Ecosystems” addresses the critical need for integrating cybersecurity with operational technology (OT) on the shopfloor. It highlights challenges in protecting modular, dynamic production environments and presents innovative approaches to ensure secure, efficient manufacturing processes. SmartFactory emphasizes predictive trustworthiness—using data-driven insights to anticipate and mitigate risks—enabling resilient Industry 4.0 ecosystems. The paper offers practical implementation examples, guiding manufacturers toward sustainable, secure, and flexible production aligned with evolving market demands.