Protecting critical infrastructure against targeted cyber-attacks—thoughts from three industry experts

Digital transformation is a well-established part of the business IT space, but it’s a different story for industrial process control. Because industries like oil, water management and transportation are so critical to keep running 24/7, they can often be slower to adopt the latest and greatest technology. Unfortunately, threat actors seeking to disrupt these systems see only opportunity in this caution and hesitancy. As we look to the future, the costs of ransomware are growing. One prediction is that ransomware will cost $265 billion in global damage by 2031 at its current rate. With the market for finding vulnerabilities becoming more lucrative than ever, it’s clear that the convergence of IT and OT is crucial to securing critical infrastructure. But how can companies and organizations do so in a way that guarantees security and promotes digital transformation?