| | SEPTEMBER 20258CIOReviewIN MY OPINIONSECURITY IN THEAGE OF AIBy Reynaldo G, Principal Cybersecurity Architect, Cummins Inc.Reynaldo G. is Principal Cybersecurity Architect at Cummins Inc., where he brings a strategic, attacker-aware mindset to protecting global systems. His journey began with a hands-on passion for technology, building computers, fixing malware issues and exploring how networks function. Over time, this evolved into a career spanning consulting and architecture roles across industries. For Reynaldo, cybersecurity isn't just about protecting data, it's about safeguarding people, operations and the trust that holds it all together.Reynaldo GSecuring Remote Access in a Distributed WorldOne of the most pressing challenges is the lack of comprehensive visibility across converged IT, OT and IoT environments. Many organizations are still unable to fully identify, classify and monitor assets across their manufacturing footprint. This leaves critical systems exposed to both internal and external threats. Without real-time asset intelligence and contextual telemetry, it becomes increasingly difficult to implement effective risk management, threat detection or incident response processes that are timely and reliable.Another major hurdle is securing remote access in an environment that demands agility but often struggles with consistency and standardization. With increased reliance on third-party vendors, field technicians and digital monitoring tools, traditional VPN models or similar agent-based approaches frequently fall short. These models do not always scale
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