Explore the future of process automation and its potential opportunities and risks in this 21-minute conference talk by Thomas Menze from ARC Advisory Group at the Industrial Cybersecurity Conference 2019. Delve into topics such as RC operation in Russia, automation expenditures, effective defense strategies, and the evolving landscape of digitalization. Examine the role of cloud layers and connectivity in modern industrial systems, while gaining insights into attacker methodologies and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in an increasingly automated world.