Threats are increasingly targeting OT organizations

Nearly a third (31%) of operational technology (OT) organizations reported more than six intrusions in the past year, an 11% increase from intrusions recorded in 2023.

Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of security and networking, has released its 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity global report.
The findings illustrate the current state of operational technology (OT) security and highlight opportunities for improvement for organizations to protect themselves from an ever-expanding IT/OT threat landscape. In addition to trends and insights impacting OT organizations, the report reveals best practices to help IT and OT security teams better protect their environments.
Key findings from the global survey

Cyberattacks compromising OT systems are on the rise
Organizations have seen a high number of intrusions in the last 12 months
Detection methods are not keeping pace with today’s threats
Responsibility for OT cybersecurity is rising to the executive leadership level


Fortinet’s 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Global Report provides organizations with actionable steps to improve their security posture. To address OT security challenges, organizations can adopt the following best practices:

Implement segmentation
Establish visibility and compensating controls for OT assets
Integrate OT into security operations and incident response planning
Adopt OT-specific intelligence and security services
Considering a platform approach to security architecture generates

Fortinet's 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report is based on data from a global survey of more than 550 OT professionals conducted by a specialized company.