OT security

Manufacturing Cybersecurity Rises to Board-Level Priority as AI Adoption Accelerates

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Manufacturing cybersecurity now commands board attention. Rockwell Automation’s 10th “State of Smart Manufacturing” places cyber threats second among external risks, after economic conditions. Our coverage earlier this week highlighted extreme Operational Technology (OT) loss models nearing $330 billion. Business interruption alone could exceed $172 billion. The stakes for plants and insurers keep rising. Smart manufacturing … Read more

Cyber Threat Surge Hits Manufacturing and Healthcare; Uptick in Attacks On Agriculture and Food Sectors

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Industrial Cyber Threats Escalate Rapidly Industrial operations across critical sectors, including energy, manufacturing, transportation, and water infrastructure, are facing a steep surge in cyber threats. According to Honeywell’s 2025 Cyber Threat Report, ransomware attacks rose by 46% in the first quarter of the year alone. The dramatic uptick reflects a growing assault on the operational … Read more

New Report: ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budgets Lag as Attacks Surge, Leaving Critical Infrastructure at Risk

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Imagine getting a report card with words like “insufficient,” “misaligned priorities,” and “fragmented defenses.” That’s the current state of industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, according to a new report from OPSWAT and SANS Institute. Despite rising cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, cybersecurity budgets remain inadequate. The obvious result of insufficient ICS/OT cybersecurity … Read more

92% of Industrial Sites Face Cybersecurity Risks from Remote Access, DeNexus Study Finds

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A new study by DeNexus has revealed that a startling 92% of industrial sites worldwide are at risk from unsecured remote access systems, exposing them to potential losses as high as $1.5 million per location. The research into Industrial cybersecurity risks looked at 254 industrial facilities. Covering North America, Europe, and Australia, underscoring the vulnerability … Read more

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