Meaning ● Industrial Automation Security, within the context of Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), denotes the cybersecurity measures implemented to protect automated industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) against cyber threats. Within SMB growth, it ensures the continuity of automated processes critical for production, minimizing downtime that could hamper scaling efforts. Automation implementation necessitates robust security protocols to safeguard investments in robotic systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems from potential attacks. ● Addressing Industrial Automation Security gaps prevents disruption of SMB operations that depend on technology.
