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Security
Putting a united face forward
The need for greater cybersecurity in OT is undeniable , as cyber-attacks are now more frequent and sophisticated . To address this challenge , the IT and OT teams must work together .
With the consolidation of OT-IT teams , it becomes easier to scale a Zero Trust approach across the integrated operations from securing the OT networks and assets , remote operations and even emerging OT network topologies such as 5G private networks . Moreover , having a single platform is essential as well as it brings together individuals from OT and IT security teams to collaborate on improving the security of industrial and manufacturing services .
The two teams cannot function in isolation . OT and IT security should be intimately connected , which necessitates breaking down old divisions and fostering a collaborative platform approach . The unified strategy should also involve efforts to simplify security tools and identify solutions that can cover all parts of the OT environment . ■
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Qiang Huang www . paloaltonetworks . com
Qiang Huang is Vice President of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks , the world ’ s cybersecurity leader . It innovates to outpace cyberthreats , so organizations can embrace technology with confidence . It provides nextgen cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally , across all sectors . Its best-in-class cybersecurity platforms and services are backed by industry-leading threat intelligence and strengthened by state-of-the-art automation .
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