PP080: The State of OT Risks in 2025 (and What to Do About Them)
In 2025, the operational technology risk environment is shaped by ransomware impacts, exposed OT devices, RDP traffic risks, and evolving attack trends, as analyzed in recent reports by Dragos, Fortinet, and others.
MAIN POINTS
- Ransomware continues to significantly impact operational technology environments.
- Risks from Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) traffic remain a concern for OT security.
- Directly exposed OT devices increase vulnerability to cyber threats.
- Overall attack trends highlight the need for improved tools and processes.
TAKEAWAYS
- Organizations must prioritize securing OT environments against ransomware attacks.
- Mitigating risks associated with RDP traffic is crucial for OT security.
- Reducing exposure of OT devices to the internet can lower cyber risks.
- Adopting advanced tools and processes is essential to counter evolving attack trends.