The article discusses several trends in manufacturing, including the increasing importance of sustainability and cybersecurity in the operational technology (OT) environment. Automation is seen as a significant role to play in achieving environmental, social and governance activities across manufacturing, industry, and beyond. The article also highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and security of the systems, with 91% of cybersecurity professionals agreeing that new sustainable tech has created novel threat vectors. The International Society of Automation (ISA) technical experts have developed the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards for trust in data. The author suggests that companies should adopt a zero trust strategy, which may involve upfront and maintenance costs but also offers significant benefits in understanding and organizing a security strategy. The report also suggests that flexible manufacturing principles can respond to changes in production demands, raw material availability and ongoing shortages of skilled labor, providing resilience during periods of crisis.
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