Summary: Rockwell Automation has launched a new Security Operations Center (SOC) in Singapore to provide 24/7 AI-driven monitoring for industrial customers. The facility focuses on “SecureOT™,” aiming to protect the critical convergence of IT and OT (Operational Technology) networks across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Business Impact: Critical for Manufacturing and Utilities. As industrial systems become “connected,” the risk of physical sabotage via cyber means grows. This regional hub provides a blueprint for how GCC-based industrial giants should centralize OT security monitoring.
Why It Happened: Ransomware attacks on manufacturing rose 37% last year. The shift to “Industry 4.0” has left legacy controllers exposed, necessitating specialized SOCs that understand “industrial protocols” like Modbus and CIP.
Recommended Executive Action: For clients in energy or manufacturing, audit the connectivity between your office network and factory floor. Consider a “Managed OT Detection” model to monitor for anomalies that standard IT firewalls might miss.
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