Training OT Engineers Matters More Than Buying Security Tools

Описание: In this clip, ‪@VladRomanov89‬ explains why many OT networks fail not because of cyber attacks or missing security software, but because of basic network hygiene issues that never get addressed. Drawing from real conversations with manufacturers, this discussion highlights how unmanaged switches, flat architectures, and wide open network designs become the default in production environments where the primary KPI is keeping product moving out the door.

OT teams are often under pressure to deliver uptime and throughput, not to design segmented networks, configure firewalls, or build secure data pipelines. As a result, shortcuts like opening up the entire architecture or bypassing proper segmentation feel like the fastest solution at the time, but they introduce long term reliability, security, and troubleshooting risks for the entire organization. This is not a failure of the people on the plant floor, but a reflection of how priorities and incentives are structured in manufacturing operations.

This clip also reinforces why upskilling OT engineers in networking fundamentals is one of the highest ROI moves manufacturers can make. When teams understand the consequences of unmanaged networks and insecure architectures, they are far more likely to prioritize sustainable designs that protect both operations and the business. If you work in industrial automation, OT networking, manufacturing IT, or plant operations, this perspective will resonate with challenges you see every day.