The modernization of industrial environments around the globe is linking asset connectivity to the heart of what sustains everyday life. As assets within the extended internet of things (XIoT) proliferate throughout operational technology networks, priority No. 1 is maintaining an accurate, always up-to-date asset inventory. This presentation will explain why it’s important to understand what assets are on the network, how they are connected, whether they’re vulnerable to active exploits, and who can access them. Understanding the answers to these questions requires fundamental knowledge about the unique environments they come from, and the ability to tailor cybersecurity solutions to fit them.