Security News > 2024 > August > AI expected to improve IT/OT network management

The report provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities as organizations strive to build a secure and efficient industrial networking foundation.

"Operational technology, and specifically the network supporting industrial operations, has become a key differentiator for organizations globally," said Vikas Butaney, SVP and GM, Cisco Networking - SD-WAN, Multicloud and Industrial IoT. "This research spotlights how IT and OT leaders recognize that strengthening their OT security posture is critical to drive business resiliency, improve efficiencies and prepare for the next wave of innovation with AI," Butaney continued.

Industrial networks are increasingly connected and OT networks are converging with their enterprise IT counterparts, creating a complex and dynamic environment vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Looking ahead, there is a clear sense that AI will boost business growth for those who can successfully use it to run better industrial networks.

48% of respondents view AI as the most significant technological impact on industrial networking in the next five years.

AI will be a spending priority for automating tasks, enhancing network performance and providing predictive insights.

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