How AI is exposing security gaps in energy assets

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How AI is exposing security gaps in energy assets

https://www.energymagazine.com.au/how-ai-is-exposing-security-gaps-in-energy-assets

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Manufacturers of operational technology hardware are beginning to integrate built-in cybersecurity features directly into standard network switches. Energy facility operators can utilize upcoming hardware replacement cycles to upgrade network visibility and segmentation without replacing fully functional legacy infrastructure.

AI is exposing hidden vulnerabilities in legacy energy infrastructure, making every OT hardware refresh a critical cybersecurity opportunity.

The good news

Manufacturers are already responding.

Cisco is building OT security straight into the switching hardware rather than treating it as an add-on. Cisco Cyber Vision (for visibility) and Secure Equipment Access (for remote access) now ship as standard on the IE3500 and IE9300 Rugged Series switches. This means asset discovery, behavioural monitoring, and IEC 62443 zone segmentation come built...

Read the full article at Energy Magazine:
https://www.energymagazine.com.au/how-ai-is-exposing-security-gaps-in-energy-assets