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February 18, 2026
Fortinet: AI Detection Reshaping Manufacturing Security
As OT networks expand, Fortinet finds manufacturers are using AI and machine learning to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats
TL;DR
- Manufacturers are deploying AI and machine learning to defend expanding OT networks against sophisticated cyber threats.
- The convergence of IT and OT has created new vulnerabilities in manufacturing environments.
- AI-powered monitoring systems are helping industrial operations cut incident rates and protect critical infrastructure.
- Responsibility for OT security is increasingly being assigned to the C-suite, with over half of organizations reporting CISO/CSO direct responsibility.
- The manufacturing sector remains the most targeted industry for cyber attacks.
- AI-driven anomaly detection systems can identify irregular patterns in industrial protocols and controller behavior.
- Organizations with higher OT security maturity, including AI-powered monitoring, experience fewer operational outages and revenue impacts.
- Key strategies for fortifying OT include segmenting critical systems, patching strategically, real-time monitoring, strengthening governance, unifying IT and OT teams, and training the workforce.
- Integrated security platforms and AI-powered detection are proving effective in protecting production, intellectual property, and safety in connected industrial environments.
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