Let’s Talk About Why all This OT Stuff is Connected (tisiphone.net)
from cm0002@suppo.fi to cybersecurity@infosec.pub on 09 Nov 18:05
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davidgro@lemmy.world on 09 Nov 19:36 collapse

“Operational technology (OT) is the hardware and software that directly monitors, controls and automates physical processes and infrastructure in industrial settings.”

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It might give a definition somewhere in the article, but not the first few pages, which was too frustrating to continue. Now I can go back and read it.

dgriffith@aussie.zone on 09 Nov 20:45 collapse

Working in IT/OT, It’s a neverending battle:

OT wants to open things up. A huge amount of utility is gained when things can be monitored and operated remotely.

IT wants to lock things down. Access to systems should be reduced to the minimum amount possible to lower the risk of Bad Things happening.

The battlefront shifts back and forth depending on business needs and budget.