
SANS ICS/OT Cybersecurity Report
Ransomware. Remote access. Real-world disruption.
The new SANS report examines how defenders are adapting to rising threats across industrial environments. From securing remote connections to improving network segmentation and recovery processes, the report provides a clear view of today’s defensive priorities in operational technology.
Key Findings from the Latest SANS ICS/OT Cybersecurity Report
Gain data-driven insights and expert analysis from SANS to identify:
- How threat activity across OT environments is evolving
- Which defense strategies are proving most effective
- What leading organizations are doing to strengthen ICS/OT resilience

ICS/OT Incidents Remain High
and Disruptive
One in five organizations was affected by ransomware last year, leading to downtime and production delays. Threat and nation-state actors are infiltrating supply chains to compromise OT networks, driving disruption across connected systems. Security teams are shifting priorities from compliance to maintaining business continuity under sustained attack.
21.5%
of Organizations
experienced an ICS/OT cyber incident in the past year
37.9%
of Incidents
stemmed from ransomware attacks
40.3%
of Incidents
resulted in operational disruption
Build a Resilient ICS/OT Security Posture
Download the report for practical strategies to reinforce your ICS security posture.