31% of organizations reported experiencing six or more OT-specific intrusions over the last year, a dramatic increase from only 11% in 2023.
Beyond the sharp rise in intrusions, the subsequent impacts of an OT attack are also getting worse for organizations. This may include degradation of brand awareness, loss of business-critical data, or diminished productivity.
In recent years, businesses have gained transformative new capabilities by introducing the latest digital technologies to their OT environments. But increasing network connectivity also brings greater complexity to OT security.
The 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report shows that OT security postures at many organizations are starting to mature. But there’s still more work to be done to keep pace with the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks that specifically target OT systems.
This ebook offers insights and considerations, and outlines how the IBM Security Guardium data protection platform can help.