Webinar Announcement: Addressing Accelerating OT Security Requirements in the Automotive Industry

Cybersecurity in the automotive industry has traditionally focused on IT environments. However, the risk of cyberattacks targeting factory production equipment and control systems has increased, making OT (Operational Technology) security critical. In response, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and the Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA) formulated the 'Factory Domain Guidelines,' with 'Factory Domain V1.0' officially released in April 2026. Moving forward, the entire supply chain, including parts manufacturers and suppliers, will be expected to implement security measures for OT environments. On the manufacturing floor, applying standard IT security measures is often difficult due to production stoppage risks and maintenance contract constraints. Furthermore, some facilities still run on legacy OS like Windows 7. Many companies recognize the need for compliance but struggle with where to start, how to avoid downtime, and a lack of OT-specialized personnel. This seminar will clarify the key points of the 'Factory Domain Guidelines V1.0' and discuss realistic security measures that account for OT-specific constraints. It will cover effective and comprehensive strategies, such as network-based security, USB risk mitigation, and OT environment visualization and access control, using automotive industry use cases.