Industrial DevOps: Bridging the Gap Between IT and OT
As industrial environments become increasingly complex and interconnected, the traditional separation between IT and OT teams is no longer sustainable. To effectively manage the challenges of the IT/OT convergence, organizations need a new approach that fosters collaboration, streamlines processes, and enables rapid response to evolving threats. This is where Industrial DevOps comes in.
What is Industrial DevOps?
Industrial DevOps applies the principles of lean, agile, and DevOps methodologies to the unique requirements of industrial operations. It emphasizes collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement, enabling organizations to:
- Accelerate innovation: Rapidly develop and deploy new applications and services to meet changing business needs.
- Improve quality: Reduce errors and ensure the reliability of critical systems.
- Enhance security: Implement robust security practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Increase efficiency: Optimize processes and reduce waste.
- Boost collaboration: Break down silos between IT and OT teams, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
The Benefits of Industrial DevOps
By adopting Industrial DevOps practices, industrial organizations can reap significant benefits, including:
- Improved Cybersecurity: Industrial DevOps enables organizations to implement security measures, such as version control, configuration management, and automated backups and testing, throughout the development lifecycle. This proactive approach to security helps mitigate cyber risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Reduced Downtime: By enabling controlled code deployments and automated backups, Industrial DevOps helps minimize unplanned downtime caused by both cyberattacks and operational issues. This ensures business continuity and protects revenue streams.
- Enhanced Visibility: Industrial DevOps provides a comprehensive view of OT systems, their configurations, and vulnerabilities, enabling proactive risk management and threat detection.
- Streamlined Change Management: Through standardized processes and automation, Industrial DevOps facilitates efficient and controlled change management, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring operational stability.
- Increased Collaboration: Industrial DevOps fosters collaboration between IT and OT teams, breaking down silos and enabling a unified approach to cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
Copia: Your Industrial DevOps Partner
Copia Automation offers a leading Industrial DevOps platform that empowers organizations to effectively manage their operational technology and achieve industrial automation success. Copia's cloud-based platform provides:
- Version control and configuration management: Track changes, manage versions, and ensure code integrity.
- Automated backups and disaster recovery: Protect critical data and minimize downtime.
- Collaboration tools: Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing between teams.
- Testing and validation: Ensure the quality and reliability of code changes.
In the next blog post, we'll delve into the 4-step plan outlined in the Claroty + Copia white paper, providing a practical guide to getting started with Industrial DevOps and cybersecurity. Can't wait? View our recent joint webinar with Claroty here.
