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Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Why Security Matters (Ep. 1 of 4)

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 17 Apr 2020 · 38m

What this episode covers

Steve Ludwig, Program Manager for Safety & Security at Rockwell Automation, explains why cybersecurity is a critical component of digital transformation for industrial manufacturers, emphasizing that security protects assets, workers, and the environment, not just data. He details the convergence of IT and OT, noting that while IT allows for easy patching, OT requires scheduled downtime and careful planning to avoid disrupting physical processes. Ludwig highlights that most breaches are opportunistic rather than targeted, with over 40% of attacks originating from insiders, and stresses the importance of integrating safety and security standards to mitigate risks like equipment damage or environmental harm.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rockwell Automation, Tesla, Honeywell, Schneider
Also
NIST, ISA 62443, Stuxnet

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