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IT and operational technology have historically operated separately, with most organizations installing an air gap to physically isolate the OT environment from both the internet and the corporate IT network.
Summary
However, IT and OT have been melding in recent years, as new-to-market technologies and increasing demands for OT-generated data require connectivity between the two spheres. The need to bring AI to OT is now also driving more connections between IT and OT. The convergence of IT and OT is an ongoing process, said Justin Turner, director of security and privacy and global responsivity for OT practice at Protiviti, a global consulting firm.
"Over time, there has been an increased need for data analysis, remote access and monitoring," Turner said, citing those as reasons for the convergence.
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