OT Security Blog
Technical articles, industry analysis, and practical guidance on securing operational technology environments and critical industrial infrastructure.
The State of Backup and Recovery in Manufacturing: Key Findings from the 2026 Benchmark
New benchmark data from 100 IT and OT decision-makers reveals that manufacturing organizations face a critical gap between backup deployment and actual recovery capability. With 74% experiencing annual downtime, only 18% meeting recovery targets, and OT systems dangerously under-protected, the findings demand a fundamental shift from backup completion metrics to validated recovery readiness.
IT/OT Convergence: Security Challenges When Two Worlds Collide
Digital transformation is merging IT and OT networks at an accelerating pace. Without deliberate security architecture, convergence creates attack paths from corporate email to turbine controllers. Here is what CISOs need to understand.
OT Security Monitoring: Why Your IT SIEM Is Not Enough for Industrial Environments
Enterprise SIEM platforms were designed for IT events. Monitoring OT environments demands protocol-aware detection, asset-centric baselines, and an understanding of physical process context that traditional security tools cannot provide.
Building an OT Security Compliance Roadmap: From Gap Analysis to Certification
Achieving OT security compliance requires more than checking boxes. A well-structured compliance roadmap transforms regulatory requirements into a practical, prioritized plan that strengthens security posture while meeting certification objectives on a realistic timeline.
Supply Chain Cybersecurity in OT: Managing Third-Party Risk in Industrial Environments
OT environments depend on a complex web of vendors, integrators, and component suppliers. A single compromised link in this supply chain can undermine years of security investment. Understanding and managing third-party risk is now a fundamental requirement for industrial cybersecurity.
Securing Remote Access to OT Environments: Best Practices for Industrial Operations
Remote access is one of the highest-risk vectors in OT security. Implementing secure remote access requires purpose-built architecture, strict controls, and continuous monitoring.
OT Asset Discovery: Building the Foundation of Industrial Cybersecurity
You cannot protect what you cannot see. OT asset discovery and visibility form the foundation of every effective industrial cybersecurity program.
Ransomware in OT Environments: Why Industrial Systems Are Prime Targets
Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting industrial and OT environments, where the cost of downtime makes organizations more likely to pay. Understanding the unique dynamics of OT ransomware is critical to building an effective defense.
NIST SP 800-82: A Practical Guide to Securing Industrial Control Systems
NIST SP 800-82 Rev 3 provides a comprehensive roadmap for securing industrial control systems. This guide breaks down its key recommendations and shows how to apply them in your OT environment.
IEC 62443 Explained: A Practical Guide for OT Security Teams
IEC 62443 is the gold standard framework for industrial cybersecurity. This guide breaks down the key concepts, explains the Security Level framework, and shows how to apply zones and conduits in real-world OT environments.
OT Cybersecurity 101: Why Industrial Networks Face Unique Threats
Industrial control systems were never designed with cybersecurity in mind. Understanding the fundamental differences between IT and OT security is the critical first step toward protecting your operational technology environment and the physical processes it controls.