Authored by Ian Bramson and Keon McEwen, Black & Veatch | Published October 2024

This article highlights the cybersecurity risks facing operational technology (OT) systems in critical infrastructure, including power and water utilities. It argues that cybersecurity must be embedded into the design of new plants—rather than retrofitted—emphasizing the value of segmented networks, visibility, and control. The authors caution against outdated approaches as technology rapidly evolves and call for proactive cybersecurity strategies in new industrial builds.

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