Industrial Cyber Security

In an age of rapid technological progress, new innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and robotics offer tremendous opportunities. They enable more efficient production, greater flexibility, and new business models. However, the more interconnected machines, systems, and production processes become, the larger the attack surface: vulnerabilities previously present in isolated systems can suddenly be exploited through communication links or open interfaces. Such gaps in industrial cybersecurity not only pose risks of business interruptions and significant economic damage but can also lead to direct physical dangers, for example, if safety-relevant controls are manipulated. This is a particular threat to the industrial cybersecurity of Industry 4.0.