EMA White Paper: Protecting Industry 4.0 from Advanced CyberAttacks Using Microsegmentation

Learn how breach readiness is increasingly important for Operational Technology/Industrial Control Systems.

Industry 4.0, characterized by the junction of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions, is transforming industrial operational efficiencies. While convergence increases business value through efficiency and data-driven visibility, it also introduces new cybersecurity challenges.

Key takeaways from the report:

• Reasons why modern industrial networks are increasingly connected to the IT network and the internet instead of being completely air-gapped
• How advanced cyberattacks impact industrial control systems
• How microsegmentation can prevent a breach from becoming a crisis in manufacturing systems

About the author

Christopher Steffen, CISSP, CISA, brings over 25 years of industry experience as a noted information security executive, researcher, and presenter, focusing on IT management/leadership, cloud security, and regulatory compliance. He is also the cochair of the Zero Trust working group for the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).