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In the dynamic landscape of today’s industrial sphere, integrating technologies is a pivotal focus for businesses aiming to optimize operations and enhance the security of their critical systems. A standout among these transformative advancements is Artificial Intelligence (AI), revolutionizing both industrial cyber security and IT-OT integration domains, bringing forth a new era characterized by enhanced efficiency, resilience, and proactive threat mitigation. For the past two decades, Integration Objects has played a prominent role in IT-OT integration, engaging in close collaborations with industry leaders. The company has consistently propelled its technological capabilities, particularly in the realm of industrial cybersecurity, driven by the escalating concerns expressed by its partners regarding cybersecurity threats. The escalation of industrial cyberattacks and threats is undeniable, underscored by a survey conducted by Kaspersky ICS revealing a 34% increase in such incidents by 2022. Thirty-two percent of surveyed companies reported grappling with 20 or more attacks, exposing manufacturers to human, financial, and strategic risks on a daily basis. As the industrial landscape undergoes the transformative shift to industry 4.0, the surge in connectivity requirements – encompassing data storage in the cloud, remote supervision, machine-to-machine communication, and the interconnection of Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT)- introduces new gateways for potential malicious activities. Protecting industrial internal of things (IIoT) systems against cyber threats becomes paramount, prompting the exploration of various protective measures, including firewalls, antivirus solutions, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). However, the evolving complexity of threats necessitates intelligent anomaly detection systems capable of timely and accurate identification, especially in IoT devices operating with constrained computing power in industrial settings. Whitepaper: The power of Artificial Intelligence in IT-OT integration