As Operational Technology becomes more interconnected with Information Technology, the growing convergence is increasing cyber risks to critical infrastructure across sectors like energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Syed Sajjad Bukhari, Associate Director at ECOVIS Al Sabti, outlines how industrial cyber resilience can be safeguarded.
As the digital world continues to evolve, a parallel threat is quietly growing in the shadows, putting critical infrastructure a great risk. Operational Technology (OT) – the hardware and software used to monitor and control physical processes has become integral to everything from manufacturing plants and energy grids to transportation systems and water supplies.
However, as these systems become increasingly interconnected and integrated with Information Technology (IT), they are also becoming prime targets for malicious actors. This convergence, while enhancing efficiency and control, also introduces new and significant cyber risks.
The impact of a successful cyberattack on Operational Technology can be severe, potentially leading to cascading failures that disrupt operations,…
