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Manufacturers’ Cybersecurity Comedy of Errors: IT/OT Convergence Leaves 75% Vulnerable
IT/OT convergence is turning the manufacturing sector’s efficiency dreams into cybersecurity nightmares. A whopping 75% of cyber incidents now target these systems, but only 19% of firms are ‘advanced’ in defending against them. While more manufacturers are connecting OT to IT, many are still figuring out who’s in charge of securing the whole mess.
Hot Take:
When it comes to converged IT/OT systems, manufacturers are playing a dangerous game of “connect the dots” – and it seems like the hackers have already figured out the picture!
Key Points:
- 75% of cyber incidents in manufacturing involved IT/OT convergence.
- 70% of OT systems are expected to be integrated with IT by next year.
- Only 19% of firms are ‘advanced’ in IT/OT security practices.
- Lack of clear responsibility for IT/OT security is a major issue.
- 80% of manufacturers reported more cybersecurity incidents, with 31% experiencing financial losses.
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