Information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) have traditionally different priorities and approaches.
In today's interconnected world, however, the concerns of IT and OT have begun to overlap, especially with regard to security. This new dynamic has resulted in unfamiliar challenges for both areas.
The International Society of Automation (ISA), the globally trusted provider of technical resources for the industrial automation profession, has released a whitepaper that outlines these new challenges and establishes why the integration of IT and OT teams is essential to enterprise security.
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Turn to ISA for our globally trusted resources on technical topics like IT/OT integration. Go beyond IT/OT convergence and learn why cybersecurity must be wholistic.
Discover
How have the purposes and functionalities of IT and OT begun to blur in the modern world? Explore facts and figures behind IT/OT integration efforts.
Understand
What are the differences between IT and OT security? What factors complicate these differences? You'll find answers to these questions and more in this free whitepaper.
WHAT'S NEXT AFTER IT/OT CONVERGENCE?
ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS
Help your organization understand the link between unified IT/OT teams and a strong stance on cybersecurity. Find the concepts you need to educate your teams and make IT and OT security integration an organization-wide priority.
Coordination, cooperation, and ultimately integration of IT and OT security can help to prevent or reduce the likelihood of cyberattacks.
ISA 2020 Whitepaper, "Information Technology and Operations Technology: Beyond Convergence"
