The State Of Operational Technology (OT) Security: A Rapidly Evolving Landscape
SearchSecurity, December 19th, 2022
Security experts weigh in on how the OT security landscape has evolved over the last decade, and where it could be going next as threats continue to mount.
Operational technology powers some of the most critical equipment on the planet. Yet the cybersecurity that protects this technology is, for the most part, only about a decade old.
Operational technology (OT) refers to the technology used to monitor and control industrial processes. While known for its use in manufacturing and industrial settings, OT is also utilized in healthcare, critical infrastructure, construction, building management and more. The technology is also frequently looped in with IoT and industrial control systems (ICS), which is considered a subcategory of the OT industry.