India, May 13 -- The modernisation of industrial systems is accelerating as utilities, manufacturers and infrastructure operators adopt private 5G networks, edge computing and Industry 5.0 architectures. These technologies promise greater automation, real-time visibility and improved operational efficiency, particularly for smart grids that increasingly rely on connected sensors, distributed energy systems and intelligent control platforms.

However, cybersecurity specialists warn that the convergence of IT and OT environments is also expanding the attack surface for critical infrastructure operators.

According to Fortinet, cybercriminals are increasingly using automation and AI-assisted techniques to identify exposed industrial systems ...