Siemens addresses operational technology security with new partnership

Siemens has partnered with cybersecurity firm Fortinet to address the security challenges associated with the convergence of operational technology and IT networks.
The firms stress while operational technology environments have traditionally been isolated from the rest of the IT network, efforts to blend the two in order to become more responsive and agile business have increased vulnerability to cybersecurity threats.
Siemens has joined Fortinet’s Fabric-Ready Technology Alliance Partner