Q2 2025

remains one of the most significant vulnerabilities in OT security. In fact, according to IBM, organisations with severe or high-level staffing shortages experience an average of £1.39 million in higher breach costs, highlighting the impact of limited cybersecurity expertise. Therefore, investing in cybersecurity awareness training for your OT teams is critical. Building a security-first culture significantly reduces the risk of human error and insider threats. Don’t wait until it’s too late - Act now to protect your critical OT infrastructure. 7 Urgent OT Security Challenges Every Business Must Address Ryan Cooke, Chief Information Security Officer at IDS-INDATA, comments: “The threat landscape facing OT is evolving at an unprecedented pace. To stay ahead, organisations must - at the very minimum - tackle these seven urgent challenges head-on. Proactively addressing these points will help significantly reduce the risk of compromise, protect critical infrastructure, ensure compliance, and safeguard against potentially severe disruptions.” For further insights on securing industrial environments, visit IDSINDATA’s website or contact our experts today.

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