Industrial IoT security is particularly relevant in the areas of Industry and Factory 4.0, the Internet of Things, cybercrime and cybersecurity. The term refers to all measures to protect machines, systems and sensors that are digitally networked from attacks and unauthorised access.
Today, many devices in factories or production plants work together via the so-called "Internet of Things" - they exchange data, control processes and report their status automatically. This is precisely where hackers often come in to cause disruption or steal data. Industrial IoT security ensures that these attacks are prevented and that production runs smoothly at all times.
An illustrative example: In a modern car factory, sensors and robots control the entire assembly process. If a hacker gets into the system, they can paralyse machines or produce faulty cars. Thanks to consistent industrial IoT security, data is encrypted, devices are monitored and access is controlled so that such attacks can be fended off.
Industrial IoT security is therefore a crucial protective mechanism for companies to ensure that digitalisation in production becomes a success rather than a risk.
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