Complexity Ain't an Excuse for OT/ICS Insecurity - Here's How to Lock It Down!
M. Yousuf Faisal
I help cyber & business leaders with Securing Things (IT, OT/ICS, IIOT, digital transformation/4.0 journey, & AI) & share everything I learn at securingthings.blog | securingthings.academy
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Complexity as an Excuse:
When it comes to Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS), the landscape is complex - no question. But here’s the harsh truth: complexity should never be an excuse for insecurity. With more OT systems getting connected and exposed, cybercriminals are lurking, waiting to exploit any vulnerabilities.
It’s often argued that there’s engineering involved, physical processes, health and safety issues, needs more budget, tools, resources and specialised skills, without these, you can’t start an OT Cybersecurity program for a secure your OT/ICS network operations.
It’s time to stop the excuses and start protecting the heart of your industrial operations. Let’s talk solutions.
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Complexity is NOT a Free Pass
Ok, we all get it - managing OT/ICS environments can be / feel overwhelming. From legacy systems to incompatible protocols, it’s a lot. But attackers thrive in complexity. Failing to secure these systems isn’t just risky; it’s business-critical.
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