Today, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are more connected to corporate IT networks than ever. With many organizations deploying new industrial devices into the environment, deep integration between IT, cloud, and industrial networks is creating many security challenges to digitization efforts.
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are all around us: in water, gas and electricity distribution networks, running power plants and critical infrastructure, for automation in production lines and transportation networks, and more. These systems are ever more connected to corporate IT networks and organizations are now also deploying Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies to migrate to Industry 4.0. This deeper integration between IT, cloud, and industrial networks is creating many security issues that are now becoming the primary obstacles to industry digitization efforts.
Protecting industrial networks is key to help ensure integrity, continuity, and safety of your operations. It is also a very specific challenge.
As the world becomes more interconnected, organizations are looking to streamline operations and improve safety and security. The implications of the pandemic are driving many industrial companies to search for an integrated technology solution that is resilient, automated, and scalable. One that leverages the traditional communication protocols while providing the flexibility and interconnectivity which in turn would help those organizations to focus on the bigger challenges.
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a such solution.
Genieall has attained the Cisco IoT specialization joining an elite club of partners in Canada who provide industrial security solutions.
This is an excerpt from Genieall’s speaking session at CanWEA O&M Summit 2020.
Drive up to a facility, the gate is unlocked. Walk into the O&M building and grab a seat. So far, no one has asked your name or for your credentials.