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OT Cybersecurity Trends: October 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. October 2026 covers....
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Renee Bassett
Renee Bassett is chief editor for Automation.com and its publications, as well as contributing editor for publications from the International Society of Automation.
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