Top 5 Emerging Security Priorities in OT and CPS Environments

We’re all familiar with the digital transformation sweeping through our critical industries, a trend that has been steadily gaining momentum over the past ten years. With devices and systems becoming more interconnected, cybersecurity risks and challenges are also growing in a similar trajectory. By the end of 2025, the number of connected assets is projected to reach a staggering 50 billion, highlighting the exponential increase in the attack surface for critical infrastructure. (In the figure below Armis highlights that a significant portion of these assets—up to 80%—may remain unseen, unmanaged, and lacking in security measures.)

For cybersecurity professionals, plant managers, OT specialists, and IT managers, staying ahead of these challenges is critical to protecting systems that keep our national infrastructure running smoothly- from water utilities and logistics networks to production lines and department stores. With the UK government pledging to increase investment in AI, digitalization is unlikely to slow down and with that, a sea of new regulatory changes.

Download this white paper to learn about the top trends shaping OT/CPS security right now and you can turn challenges into opportunities with Armis.