CPS Security Forecast: Protecting Digital Critical Infrastructure in 2026

Critical infrastructure is expanding rapidly into new digital domains — and the security stakes have never been higher.

This video segment explores the rapid expansion of critical infrastructure into diverse digital domains, including data centers, smart grids, energy systems, and autonomous robotics in warehouses. It highlights the increasing interconnectedness and digital nature of these systems, emphasizing the growing risks and the critical importance of robust security as technology accelerates towards 2026.

Key topics include:

• Critical infrastructure expansion into new digital domains

• Digital transformation risks for essential services

• Smart grid and energy systems security

• Data center cybersecurity challenges

• Robotics and autonomous systems security

• Future technology trends in critical infrastructure protection