The industry emphasizes the necessity to ramp up responses to attacks targeting operational technology networks as they grow in frequency. Current standards mainly focus on prevention, with only about 5% dedicated to identification, detection, response, and recovery efforts, even though attacks on OT networks persist. Despite the guidance, many organizations are failing to implement essential measures like properly configuring firewalls and network segmentation

 Operational technology networks need to enhance response capabilities as attacks increase

The increased risk has resulted in CEOs and boards sharpening their focus on OT cybersecurity, with the discussion around risk management evolving. Best practices include prioritizing vulnerability management and paying attention to doing the basics effectively.
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