Manufacturing’s OT–IT Convergence: 2026 Playbook for Secure Connectivity, Faster Patching, and Recovery at Scale
Manufacturing remained the top‑targeted OT/ICS sector into late 2025, with state‑linked actors and ransomware groups aiming to disrupt operations. CISA’s Secure Connectivity Principles for OT (Jan 2026) and new industry reports offer clear guidance: segment aggressively, reduce internet‑exposed assets, and plan recovery that spans IT and OT. Here’s how to operationalize that guidance.