Regulation is evolving fast, but implementation remains uneven. The Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2 are shifting responsibility toward suppliers and manufacturers. Still, device security and sovereignty gaps mean more legislation may be coming. Global markets like India and Australia already enforce stricter frameworks, pushing Europe to accelerate.
Manufacturers face a moving target: fast-changing certification timelines, firmware requirements and cybersecurity expectations. Balancing usability with compliance is still a major challenge. Without long-term regulatory clarity, rollout delays and costly retrofits remain a risk.
Utilities aren’t starting with a clean slate. Legacy systems, fragmented architectures and slow adoption of digital solutions make standardization difficult. Cloud platforms, data lakes and future-proof architectures will help, but the transition is messy and resource-heavy.
AI can optimize forecasting, maintenance and control but also increases exposure to new attack vectors and social engineering risks. The biggest challenge isn’t just technical. It’s human. Adoption needs governance, training and a realistic understanding of risk.
“Customers assume devices are secure. The damage to a brand when a hack is exposed is far greater than the cost of doing it right.”
“We don’t lack technology. We lack harmonization and scalable solutions across a fragmented market.”
“Optimism in new tools sometimes outpaces practical readiness. Innovation must grow with governance, not ahead of it.”
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