OT Cybersecurity: The Looming Disaster Ignored by Corporate Boards
OT security risk isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a boardroom crisis waiting to happen. With ransomware attacks up 87% and new OT threat groups emerging, boards must swap overconfidence for action or face the wrath of tightening cyber regulations. Ignorance won’t excuse risks to life, as hackers target critical infrastructure worldwide.
Hot Take:
OT security is the new IT security! While hackers are having a field day with exposed pumps and heating utilities, corporate boards are playing musical chairs. The question is, will they find their seats before the music stops, or will they be left out in the cold with the heat off?
Key Points:
- Ransomware attacks have increased by 87%, with new OT-specific threat groups emerging.
- 70% of industrial firms experienced an OT cyberattack in the past year.
- OT attacks pose a unique risk to health and safety, making them a board-level concern.
- There is often a disconnect between security leaders and corporate boards.
- New regulations are pushing for higher accountability in OT security risk management.
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