AI is accelerating vulnerability discovery, leaving unpatchable operational technology (OT) systems at risk. Hoping for the best is not a viable anti-exploitation strategy. Deploying next-generation firewalls directly upstream allows for virtual patching through deep packet inspection.
Securing the unpatchable in an age of AI-driven vulnerabilities
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