When updating your computer security, why patch?

摘要

Why should you be concerned about applying security patches to the computers in your manufacturing zone? Simply put, because no buffer zone provides a perfect security solution for your automation system. The reality is that in order to operate your manufacturing plant, data and people need to move between enterprise and manufacturing zones. With this movement comes the possible transport of viruses, worms or other undesirable payloads. These undesirables can negatively impact the operation your manufacturing systems.