This Cybalt white paper explores cybersecurity challenges in Industry 4.0, driven by data growth, IoT, analytics, and automation. As smart factories connect IT and OT systems, the risk of cyberattacks like malware, DoS, and espionage increases. Manufacturers face challenges including poor visibility, outdated systems, and fragmented upgrades. The paper stresses adopting a risk-based mindset, real-time asset tracking, and unified IT-OT defense. It recommends securing connected devices, addressing vulnerabilities, ensuring regular updates, and using threat intelligence to pre-empt attacks and protect physical and digital assets.

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