Automation firm finds IT, OT cyber threats lead to increased AI adoption in smart manufacturing cybersecurity

The smart manufacturing sector is increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into their cybersecurity operations in response to the intersection between information technology and operational technology integration, which poses cyber vulnerabilities, according to a recent report from Rockwell Automation.

“As manufacturers advance smart operations, the integration between IT and OT increases the risk of cyberattacks. The report shows that manufacturers are beginning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage these risks to strengthen protection,” the industrial automation firm...