How to Get Operational Data Off the Factory Floor Without Creating an IT Breach
The New Stack, Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Guidance on securely extracting OT data from manufacturing environments without creating IT breaches.
The article addresses the challenge of retrieving operational technology data from factory floors while preventing security vulnerabilities.
Manufacturing environments increasingly need access to real-time production data, but this creates potential exposure points for IT breaches. The piece explores practical approaches and best practices for safely moving OT data without compromising system integrity. Organizations must balance the operational benefits of data accessibility with robust security protocols.
Authored by Alex Wilhelm, it provides guidance for companies navigating the intersection of industrial operations and cybersecurity.