Intellectual property theft is a growing threat in OT environments where manufacturing processes rely on sensitive operational data. Attackers target systems that reveal proprietary formulas, production methods, and batch process details. The structure of manufacturing—especially batch and continuous processes—can expose valuable information through process data, logs, and control system behavior. As cyber threats evolve, IP theft can lead to loss of competitive advantage, production manipulation, or long‑term operational damage. Strengthening visibility, access controls, and monitoring is essential to protect critical process knowledge.

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