Steven R. Barnes
- AgileOperations
- ConnectedIndustry
- July 15, 2025
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Cyber Risks in Industrial Environments: Why the Stakes Are Higher Than Ever
The rise of digitisation in industrial operations has brought enormous benefits — from real-time performance tracking to predictive maintenance and energy efficiency. But as systems become more connected, the risk profile for critical infrastructure continues to grow. Where once industrial equipment ran in isolation, modern operations are now tightly interwoven with digital systems, cloud platforms and remote access tools. While this transformation enables agility, it also introduces new points of vulnerability.
High-profile cyber incidents have made it clear that industrial networks are attractive targets for both criminal and state-sponsored actors. From disruptions in energy supply chains to compromised water systems, attacks on operational environments can have real-world, physical consequences. And unlike traditional IT breaches, the impact of a compromised industrial process can extend far beyond data loss — it can endanger safety, damage assets, and halt production.
The Complexity of Modern Industrial Networks
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