For all its benefits, including increased safety and cost-savings, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) shares the same pitfalls that have plagued the Internet of Things for so long. These devices are produced and purchased on the basis of cost – rather than cyber security – and offer compelling new vectors of attack for cyber criminals.
Here are some quick tips for harnessing the benefits of IIoT – without suffering the security consequences:
•Add WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System) to you Wi-Fi. WIPS-enabled access points extend security to your facilities’ wireless IIoT devices.
•Segment your IIoT networks. Partitioning your network into segments (IIoT, Guest Wi-Fi, Corporate, etc.) helps to isolate IIoT devices from mainstream equipment, and can easily be accomplished with a UTM firewall like WatchGuard’s rackmount and tabletop Firebox models.
The appeal of IIoT in Industry 4.0 is undeniable – as is the risk. PAV it Services can work with your organization to implement IIoT technology safely. Call us at or download the eBook today to learn more.
Industry 4.0 is transforming the manufacturing sector with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies like construction robotics and smart assembly lines, and producing big benefits for the plants that adopt them…
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