How Edge Computing Simplifies & Enhances AI-Based Cybersecurity in IT & OT

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As advancements in cybersecurity have improved detection and response capabilities, managing the immense amounts of data required by AI-based cyber solutions remains a challenge. So, in this episode, we chat about how edge computing can enhance cybersecurity. Executive Editor Theresa Houck is joined by Valerie Schneider, Business Development Manager and Mike Wurster, Director of Strategic Alliances with Stratus Technologies to discuss:

• The biggest cyberthreats facing manufacturers and producers.
• How industrial firms can deal with these cyberthreats.
• How artificial intelligence can be integrated with existing OT security technologies & processes to provide a comprehensive Defense-in-Depth strategy.
• How AI can enhance threat detection & response in OT environments.
• Best practices for improving cybersecurity.
• How edge computing & virtualization let users consolidate multiple applications on a single platform, allowing cybersecurity protocols to integrate with applications like HMI, SCADA, MES and batching.
• How to balance security measures with usability & productivity.
• Steps for improving OT cybersecurity without significant investment or disruption to operations.

You can also watch their discussion on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0kQ1c3z36MM.

Resources from this episode:

• Stratus & Rockwell Automation Partnership: “Together, Simplifying Edge Computing for the Connected Enterprise.”
• Analyst Brief: “Virtualization with Stratus Zero-Touch Computing Platforms.”
• White Paper: “Edge Computing Bridges IT and OT People, Process, and Technology.”
• Email Valerie Schneider [e-mail].
• Email Mike Wurster at [e-mail].

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