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September 22, 2026 — 7 min read
HMI security: protecting human-machine interfaces from cyber threats
September 22, 2026 — 7 min read
HMI security: protecting human-machine interfaces from cyber threats
Learn how to protect HMI workstations from ransomware, unauthorized access and lateral movement with practical hardening, backup and recovery guidance.
July 07, 2026 — 5 min read
Endpoint protection for industrial systems: securing HMIs and SCADA servers
July 07, 2026 — 5 min read
Endpoint protection for industrial systems: securing HMIs and SCADA servers
93% of ransomware attacks on manufacturers target backup systems on these endpoints (Sophos, 2024). See what OT-appropriate endpoint protection needs.
July 06, 2026 — 5 min read
Manufacturing compliance for MSPs: A practical guide to audit-ready resilience
July 06, 2026 — 5 min read
Manufacturing compliance for MSPs: A practical guide to audit-ready resilience
Manufacturing cybersecurity compliance is not just about passing an audit. MSPs can help clients document controls, protect critical systems, test recovery and prove operational resilience.
July 04, 2026 — 4 min read
Securing air-gapped networks: data protection in isolated OT environments
July 04, 2026 — 4 min read
Securing air-gapped networks: data protection in isolated OT environments
More than 50% of USB malware now targets air-gapped systems (Honeywell, 2024). See how to protect isolated OT networks without cloud connectivity.
June 29, 2026 — 4 min read
How oil and gas operators can ensure faster OT recovery
June 29, 2026 — 4 min read
How oil and gas operators can ensure faster OT recovery
Cybersecurity programs for OT often focus heavily on prevention. Of course, preventing attacks is important, but oil and gas operators have to do more. You need to be prepared to answer a critical question: How quickly can you restore critical systems when an incident occurs?
June 02, 2026 — 2 min read
How OEMs can deliver safer, recovery‑ready systems in an evolving OT landscape
June 02, 2026 — 2 min read
How OEMs can deliver safer, recovery‑ready systems in an evolving OT landscape
Customers want proof that systems can recover quickly. They expect resilience to be built into the design, not added later. This shift is reinforced by regulation and industry standards, which emphasize secure development practices, system integrity and lifecycle resilience. Recovery is no longer just a technical feature. It is part of the OEM value proposition.
May 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Simplifying industrial cybersecurity in a time of rising risk
May 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Simplifying industrial cybersecurity in a time of rising risk
Manufacturers face a trio of converging challenges: Cyberthreats are escalating, regulations are tightening, and operational environments are becoming more complex. The traditional approach to operational technology (OT) security is no longer working. Manufacturers need to respond by moving toward platform-based cybersecurity to reduce risk and improve resilience.
May 04, 2026 — 5 min read
What Physical AI and the digitalization of critical infrastructure mean for OT security
May 04, 2026 — 5 min read
What Physical AI and the digitalization of critical infrastructure mean for OT security
AI-enabled systems are becoming more common in operational technology (OT) environments. What many industry analysts call “Physical AI” refers to AI systems embedded in physical environments — such as industrial cameras, robots and edge systems — that can perceive, interpret and act on real-world conditions.
May 04, 2026 — 6 min read
Manufacturing cybersecurity: An MSP guide to protecting IT, OT and uptime
May 04, 2026 — 6 min read
Manufacturing cybersecurity: An MSP guide to protecting IT, OT and uptime
Learn how MSPs can deliver manufacturing cybersecurity services that reduce downtime, secure IT and OT-adjacent systems, prevent ransomware disruption, and improve recovery readiness.
April 10, 2026 — 4 min read
How much does OT downtime cost? Calculate your potential losses
April 10, 2026 — 4 min read
How much does OT downtime cost? Calculate your potential losses
As manufacturers modernize their operations, they face an uncomfortable truth: Cybersecurity-related incidents now cause more downtime than mechanical failures. That’s why understanding the potential cost of downtime is so critical in the process of building cyber resilience into an OT environment.
April 03, 2026 — 9 min read
OT and ICS cybersecurity explained: From factory floors to the power grid
April 03, 2026 — 9 min read
OT and ICS cybersecurity explained: From factory floors to the power grid
Define what OT security is, how it differs from IT security, and how to protect industrial control systems from ransomware and cyberthreats.
April 02, 2026 — 2 min read
Why now is the time to invest in operational technology resilience
April 02, 2026 — 2 min read
Why now is the time to invest in operational technology resilience
With budgets under pressure and resources stretched thin, many manufacturers are left pondering a difficult question: How can we strengthen operational technology (OT) defenses without incurring downtime or breaking the bank? Find out how.
April 02, 2026 — 9 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect for OT: OT Resilience, Legacy Recovery & OEM Integrations
April 02, 2026 — 9 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect for OT: OT Resilience, Legacy Recovery & OEM Integrations
See how Acronis Cyber Protect for OT supports legacy Windows systems, air-gapped environments, and operator-led recovery for industrial cyber resilience.