Operational technology (OT) cybersecurity - statistics & facts
Recent years have witnessed a phenomenal increase in the number and scale of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure (CI), including power grids, water treatment plants, oil and gas, transportation and telecommunications systems, as well as healthcare facilities. In this context, operational technology (OT) describes the combination of hardware and software to monitor, control, and automate physical processes, devices, and infrastructure in these crucial, asset-intensive industries. Responsible for CI monitoring and smooth functioning, OT systems thus possess some unique characteristics that distinguish them from traditional IT systems, notably their need to operate in harsh environments, making securing these systems particularly challenging.
