Mining Magazine August 2020 | Page 21

“ Mine operators need to detect and evade cyber-attacks before they disrupt production , result in potential danger to life , damage equipment or cause a loss of Intellectual property ( IP )”

— Andrea Carcano , Co-Founder & CPO , Nozomi Networks
As mining operators continue to integrate IT and OT networks to enhance efficiencies , the threat of cyber attacks will only continue to grow . Fortunately , the gravity of the cyber threats facing them is dawning on the industry and operators are beginning to take the necessary steps to build IT-like resiliency and defend their systems .
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