Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices represent a rapidly expanding, often unchecked risk surface that is largely driven by the technology’s pervasiveness, vulnerability, and cloud connectivity. This has left a wider array of industries and organizations vulnerable and opened the door for damaging infrastructure attacks.
OT systems include almost everything supporting physical operations, spanning dozens of vertical industries. They aren’t solely limited to industrial processes. OT systems can cover any special purpose or computerized equipment, such as HVAC controllers, elevators, and traffic lights. Various safety systems also fall into the category of OT systems.
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