Why Treating ICS/OT Security Like IT is a Recipe for Disaster: The Case for Dedicated Budgets and Controls
Why does ICS/OT need its own cybersecurity budget today? Because treating ICS/OT security like IT security is like using a toaster to surf the web—completely ineffective and potentially disastrous. Critical infrastructure demands tailored strategies to manage unique risks and avoid real-world consequences.
Hot Take:
Who knew that treating Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) like your grandma’s old dial-up Internet connection could lead to catastrophic consequences? It’s high time we stop using the IT security playbook for ICS/OT and give them their own special cybersecurity budget. Because let’s face it, if your toaster can launch a nuclear attack, we’ve got bigger problems than just burnt toast.
Key Points:
- ICS/OT systems have unique cybersecurity needs that differ from traditional IT systems.
- Rising cyber threats to ICS/OT include sophisticated attacks from state-sponsored groups and cybercriminals.
- Only 31% of organizations have a SOC with capabilities specific to ICS/OT, crucial for effective security.
- 46% of ICS/OT attacks originate from IT network compromises, highlighting interconnectivity risks.
- ICS/OT environments often lack dedicated incident response plans and security controls.
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