Modernizing the industrial and operational technology (OT) environment has been challenging for customers in verticals like manufacturing, electric utilities, logistics and transportation. The evolution of cyber-physical systems as part of Industry 4.0 is optimizing business operations, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Manufacturers and OT businesses are integrating network-connected Internet of Things (IoT), cloud edge computing, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their production facilities and operations.<\/p>\n
Making systems more interconnected, however, can have significant security risks as organizations remove the traditional air-gapped infrastructure between OT and Information Technology (IT). Cyberattacks targeting OT systems can result in downtime, halted production, revenue losses and potentially human lives. To mitigate these risks, enterprises should implement a Zero Trust security framework that verifies and validates every device, user, protocol and <\/span>application<\/span> attempting to access their OT assets and network. Partnering with trusted solution providers can empower <\/span>organizations<\/span> to implement such a framework.<\/span><\/p>\n Wipro has expanded its partnership with <\/span>Palo Alto Networks to provide customers<\/span> with best-of-breed Zero Trust security capabilities across OT environments. Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform, combined with Wipro's Security and Infrastructure Services, helps organizations protect critical assets with industry-leading technology, people, and intelligence. This strategic partnership addresses <\/span>the challenges faced by global enterprises<\/span> and provides comprehensive solutions to deliver network and security transformations.<\/span><\/p>\n