Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure increased by 87% last year — The landscape of cyber threats is constantly evolving, and critical infrastructure is increasingly under attack. Traditional cybersecurity training methods often fall short when it comes to Operational Technology (OT) environments, where physical systems and processes intertwine with the digital world. The report provides a view of the threat landscape of the OT environment and the rising threats in the OT environment. Specifically, it revolves around security threats emanating in the OT environment with ransomware dominating attacks in the OT landscape. The report also explores some traditional techniques and practices used by hacker groups and the impact of legacy systems in the plant environment.
Finally, we look at the key initiatives an organisation needs to take to enhance or improve their OT security posture from a governance, protection, detection, response and recovery perspective.
