Summary
Connected workers are creating many benefits for industrial companies. But the associated risks demand more 
Leading industrial companies are using anywhere, anytime access to systems, apps, data, and people to drive higher productivity, better quality, and lower costs. While these benefits are large, they come with increased cyber risks. Every interaction opens a new attack pathway. Devices used outside facilities also increase opportunities for malware infection and data loss. Current industrial cybersecurity programs were not designed to manage these threats. Companies need to implement zero trust security to securely reap the full benefits of connectivity.
Recently, ARC Advisory Group discussed industrial connected worker security challenges with executives of BeyondTrust, a company with extensive experience in enabling secure, connected workers. A brief overview of their security offerings is included in this report.
The Industrial Connected Worker
Connected workers are driving higher performance in every industrial activity. Workers with remote access to systems and assets are reducing facility downtimes…
