Helping industry to take control of the new digital technologies

In a rapidly changing industrial context, availability, performance, and cost control have never been more critical. To address these challenges, one strategy stands out: shifting from corrective to predictive maintenance by leveraging real-world field data.

Industrial cybersecurity has become a major strategic issue today. The rise of IIoT is multiplying the number of connected devices in your industrial environments. At the same time, IT/OT convergence is blurring the boundaries between office and industrial systems. Many devices, often obsolete, remain difficult to secure effectively. As a result, the attack surface of your production environments keeps expanding. Cyber threats are no longer limited to your office systems. They now target your production lines and critical infrastructures as well. Business continuity is directly at risk. A successful attack can halt your production and cause major financial losses for your company. It can also endanger the safety of your production teams, particularly your operators. Your reputation may be damaged, especially in the event of negative media coverage following an attack. In some cases, even national security is at stake, particularly if you are among the operators of vital importance (food, water, energy, …). Faced with these risks, adopting a proactive posture is essential for the sustainability and sovereignty of your industry. This approach protects industrial assets and reduces operational risks. It also ensures the resilience of systems against attacks. This article presents seven key strategies to sustainably strengthen industrial cybersecurity.

SIDO 2025, France’s must-attend event for technological innovation, will take place on September 17–18 at the Cité Internationale in Lyon. DATIVE will be there at booth E142. This year, we will showcase DAT’Power, our flagship energy management solution, along with the expertise of our IIoT cybersecurity division, offering manufacturers a comprehensive, secure, and high-performance approach to digital transformation.

Managing security vulnerabilities in industrial systems has become a key challenge — but one that’s rarely straightforward. With legacy equipment, unpatchable systems, and often incomplete inventories, field teams must navigate significant technical and operational constraints. While standards and frameworks provide valuable guidance, applying them in real industrial environments remains complex. This article explores the real-world obstacles and presents a pragmatic approach to effectively securing existing systems without disrupting operations.

On September 17 and 18, we will be participating in the Lyon Cyber Expo 2025 to defend a cause that is close to our hearts: industrial cybersecurity. Alongside us, FORTINET, a leading technology partner with whom we share the same ambition: to sustainably protect OT environments.