The Convergence of Cybersecurity and Functional Safety in 2026 Automation Procurement
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The Convergence of Cybersecurity and Functional Safety in 2026 Automation Procurement
For decades, automation engineers treated functional safety and network security as two completely distinct silos. A safety PLC handled e-stops, while a firewall (often managed by IT) guarded the perimeter. In 2026, the explosive growth of connected IIoT devices and Edge AI has obliterated that boundary. You can no longer guarantee the functional safety of […]
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