Not long ago, the operational technology (OT) networks used in environments suchas factories and critical infrastructure were air-gapped, meaning they were notconnected to the internet. But today, the once-siloed worlds of OT and informationtechnology (IT) are seeing greater interconnectivity due to digital transformationand support for scarce or remote workers. This connectivity can enhanceproduction via data sharing and new cloud-based tools that allow organizationsto tap into new business value. One of the main drawbacks of IT/OT convergence,however, is that ever-evolving cyberthreats now have easier access to previouslyair-gapped OT environments, jeopardizing the benefits of this integration.