Find out if your OT cybersecurity stacks up to the latest advancements.
In ProFood World's new article, "OT Cybersecurity Looks to IT in 2026," we cover how food and beverage manufacturers are strengthening their OT cybersecurity with the help of IT departments, and the trends behind these efforts.
For OT cybersecurity insights and solutions from companies including Emerson, E Tech Group, Claroty, Dragos, SANS Institute, and Rockwell Automation, read the full story at ProFood World.
Hello everyone, this week’s ProFood World spotlight is on cybersecurity.
Our astute December readers may remember that I apologized for our lack of coverage on the subject during 2025, and vowed to make up for that in 2026. Well, I can safely say that you didn’t have to wait very long.
On Monday we posted our first story of the year covering cybersecurity, “OT Cybersecurity Looks to IT in 2026,” by Grant Gerke. The article looks at how the industry is strengthening its OT cybersecurity practices—largely by leveraging tools, expertise, and investment from IT departments—and why legacy equipment and workforce turnover are driving modernization efforts.
It reveals how operations are racing to map hidden assets, close visibility gaps, and respond faster to attacks while navigating the growing pains of IT/OT convergence.
And finally, the article uncovers the strategies that are actually working on the plant floor—and the risks manufacturers can’t afford to ignore.
We highly recommend you give it a read on profoodworld.com, and sign up for our newsletter while you there to stay up to date on all of the latest industry insights.
Cheers.
