‘Keeping OT security up to date is more than patching systems’

An Nguyen. Image: Integrity360

Integrity360’s An Nguyen discusses the cyberthreats affecting industrial environments and what makes an effective OT security plan.

Operational technology (OT) has become a growing priority in the world of cybersecurity in recent years.

Securing OT systems, which operate and control physical processes in industrial environments while maintaining safety, reliability and operational continuity, is more important than ever amid the rising threat of disruption from cybercriminals and state-sponsored bad actors – who increasingly target OT systems in critical infrastructure in particular.

Sectors particularly affected by these types of cyberattacks include the likes of manufacturing, energy, transport, water and healthcare.