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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.
May 20, 2025 — 6 min read
How manufacturers can achieve operational technology (OT) compliance
May 20, 2025 — 6 min read
How manufacturers can achieve operational technology (OT) compliance
In industrial environments, the stability of the manufacturing environment is paramount. Compliance isn’t just a matter of fulfilling government requirements. Running OT systems that are compliant with regulations is also a good way for manufacturers to ensure that their systems are resilient and can survive cyberthreats that are constantly evolving and proliferating. Find out how to achieve compliance.
May 13, 2025 — 5 min read
Is the Purdue Model for operational technology security outdated?
May 13, 2025 — 5 min read
Is the Purdue Model for operational technology security outdated?
The Purdue Reference Model for operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) security is a crucial framework widely used today. However, the rapid evolution of technology has led to concerns about whether the model can address modern security challenges. Does the Purdue Model need some tweaks? Yes. But what exactly do manufacturers need to do? This blog post explains.
April 22, 2025 — 5 min read
Securing legacy OT systems without disrupting operations
April 22, 2025 — 5 min read
Securing legacy OT systems without disrupting operations
Manufacturers have become major targets for cyberattacks in recent years, largely due to the vulnerability of operational technology (OT) systems that run on outdated platforms and are not protected with the same cybersecurity and data protection measures as IT systems. Discover how manufacturers can overcome this challenge as OT and IT converge.
April 03, 2025 — 9 min read
How is AI scripting helping automate IT operations?
April 03, 2025 — 9 min read
How is AI scripting helping automate IT operations?
AI-powered scripting relies on machine learning (ML) algorithms with traditional automation frameworks to generate intelligent code that executes complex IT operations autonomously. Through the use of natural language processing capabilities, these systems transform plain-text requirements into functional scripts without extensive programming knowledge.
March 20, 2025 — 4 min read
Avoid costly PC downtime with the help of bootable media
March 20, 2025 — 4 min read
Avoid costly PC downtime with the help of bootable media
Building a rescue kit on bootable media is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to ensure that a PC failure doesn’t result in costly downtime in front-office, back-office and operational technology (OT) production environments.
March 11, 2025 — 4 min read
Leading analyst firms reveal how Acronis Cyber Protect fortifies OT cybersecurity resilience
March 11, 2025 — 4 min read
Leading analyst firms reveal how Acronis Cyber Protect fortifies OT cybersecurity resilience
Two recent analyst reports address the challenges of managing OT environments and offer details on how Acronis addresses those challenges with its Acronis Cyber Protect platform.
March 04, 2025 — 6 min read
New compliance requirements: What manufacturers need to know
March 04, 2025 — 6 min read
New compliance requirements: What manufacturers need to know
Today, NIS 2 is live and enforceable by EU legislation. The implications are widespread but are particularly unique for manufacturers that are tasked with protecting both IT and OT environments. Explore what these implications are, how they differ from traditional businesses, and ways manufacturers can address their cybersecurity gaps.
July 18, 2024 — 5 min read
Data protection issues in air-gapped factory-floor environments
July 18, 2024 — 5 min read
Data protection issues in air-gapped factory-floor environments
The downtime costs for highly automated factory-floor environments are some of the world’s highest, estimated at anywhere from $1 million to $10 million per hour, and up. So it should be no surprise that many manufacturing enterprises seek to eliminate the possibility of a network-borne cyberattack by air gapping their factory-floor IT and operational technology (OT) systems. But doing so comes with risks and costs.