Advanced technologies like digital modernization, AI, 5G, and cloud change the way we work every day. Modernization initiatives continue to move industrial organizations towards a more data-driven decision-making process. There are also added risks as dependence on connectivity between networks, operators, and third parties essentially removes the previous air gap between IT and OT networks. These risks include an expanding attack surface where bad actors leverage AI and automation to develop and scale attacks faster than ever before. Meanwhile, legacy systems—despite their decades of reliability--lack security-by-design controls and remain sensitive to change.
This presentation will highlight key findings related to process and solution maturity, the impacts of OT intrusions, and the evolving landscape of regulations and compliance. Building on the results of the 2026 survey of OT professionals, we will explore global trends, discuss their implications, and outline best practices to help organizations refine their approach to the growing threat landscape facing OT infrastructures.