Intensified networking and digitalization of systems affect an increasing number of sectors. At the same time a great variety of different concepts, ideas, expectations as well as fears have emerged around Industry 4.0. A look into the newspapers is enough to understand that the profound connection of critical structures does also hold profound dangers. For the future it is crucial to consider a way of using the new mass of data and information to protect these structures. Evaluating big data and transforming it into smart data with support of Artificial Intelligence will be a significant security factor in the future.
