SecureStart: Foundational OT Cybersecurity

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You’ve taken some steps to protect your operational technology (OT), but are there gaps? 

  • You might be backing up critical systems—but patching hasn’t happened in months.
  • You might have antivirus on some machines—but don’t even know what assets are connected to your network.
  • You recognize cybersecurity matters—but it hasn’t been part of your core operations strategy. 

These are common starting points for small to mid-sized manufacturers. Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated, 
but it does need to be intentional. 

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