The benefits of OT-IT convergence are well known: connected value chains; increased efficiency, productivity, and resilience; automated links between your plants and your customers; and much more. Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives can increase labor productivity by 30 percent and reduce machine downtime by 50 percent—all while controlling costs and improving safety. Doing so securely, however, is the tricky part because you need to manage the unique cybersecurity challenges of OT connectivity. This includes the implicit risk of connecting inherently vulnerable systems in a highly sophisticated threat landscape amid the complexity of varied and sometimes conflicting boardroom priorities. This guide will help you expertly navigate these issues.

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