This book has been uniquely designed to cater to the needs of technical professionals with either an IT or operational background, and also for organizational business leaders. Chapter 3, IIoT Identity and Access Management, Chapter 4, Endpoint Security and Trustworthiness, Chapter 5, Securing Connectivity and Communications, and Chapter 6, Securing IIoT Edge, Cloud, and Apps, have advanced-level information and expect a certain degree of technical proficiency in IT technologies and a knowledge of industrial operations. The remaining chapters have been developed to provide crucial insights for IIoT practitioners with both technical and business backgrounds.
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Conventions used
There are a number of text conventions used throughout this book.
CodeInText: Indicates code words in text, database table names, folder names, filenames, file extensions, pathnames, dummy URLs, user input, and Twitter handles. Here is an example: "Default passwords are usually easy-to-guess phrases (such as password123), and are meant to be replaced by stronger passwords when the device has been deployed."
Bold: Indicates a new term, an important word, or words that you see on screen. For example, words in menus or dialog boxes appear in the text like this. Here is an example: "The security program for their automated fleet and industrial automation control system (IACS) was operationalized to protect valuable assets and ensure the safety of rig personnel."
Warnings or important notes appear like this.
Tips and tricks appear like this.
