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Operational technology security remains as difficult as ever, with even the best practice recommendation falling short.

June 11, 2026

Separating systems to limit the damage in a cyber attack is still considered the way to secure industrial technology, but it remains a difficult goal. Segmentation only works to secure operational technology (OT) environments if operators know what threats and risks to look for, and in most cases, key concerns are overlooked.

Not only does OT help power critical infrastructure sectors, but it’s increasingly converging with IT environments as well. However, security continues to lag despite its critical role across industries.