The European industrial landscape faces a transformative regulatory era starting in 2026. Process industries, particularly chemical and energy sectors, must now navigate two powerful legislative frameworks: the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Together, these laws convert cybersecurity from a voluntary "best practice" into a mandatory requirement for market access and operational continuity.
As global supply chains shift closer to consumers, the demand for resilient industrial automation has never been higher. Rockwell Automation recently released its 2025 Sustainability Report, emphasizing a dual focus on environmental circularity and robust cybersecurity. With 26,000 employees globally, the company now leverages its scale to transform traditional factory automation into a force for ecological and digital security.
The boundary between science fiction and reality has blurred. Cyber warfare, once a literary trope, now presents a tangible threat to global critical infrastructure. As industrial systems become more interconnected, the "air-gap" security model has effectively vanished. This shift demands a rigorous re-evaluation of how we protect the backbone of modern society.
