Rockwell Automation Expands SecureOT Services to Fortinet Firewalls and Customer-Owned Infrastructure
Event summary
- Rockwell Automation added Firewall Managed Services for Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and Infrastructure Managed Services to its SecureOT suite on October 6, 2026.
- The services provide 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, and professional management for OT environments.
- Infrastructure Managed Services supports customer-owned infrastructure from vendors like Fortinet.
- Rockwell's research indicates cybersecurity is now a top external business risk for manufacturers.
The big picture
Rockwell Automation's expansion of SecureOT services reflects the growing need for managed cybersecurity solutions in industrial operations. As OT environments become more connected, manufacturers face increasing cyber risks and a shortage of skilled security resources. The new services aim to simplify security management and reduce operational complexity, aligning with broader industry trends toward outsourced cybersecurity solutions.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly manufacturers will adopt these managed services to address cybersecurity challenges.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will introduce similar managed services to support diverse OT infrastructure.
- Cybersecurity Trends
- The pace at which cyber threats targeting industrial operations will evolve and necessitate further service enhancements.
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