The Fortinet white paper highlights the complexities of deploying Zero Trust in Operational Technology (OT) environments. Legacy systems, safety concerns, and production risks make adoption challenging, yet IT/OT convergence exposes critical infrastructure to growing cyber threats. Zero Trust can mitigate risks by enforcing strict access controls, secure remote access, and multi-factor authentication. Gradual implementation and collaboration between IT and OT teams are key. Vendors offering unified solutions for IT and OT can improve efficiency. A Zero Trust approach enhances cybersecurity while safeguarding operational continuity and safety.

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