This infographic explains how integrating operational technology with information technology, AI, cloud platforms, and IoT expands the attack surface across manufacturing, energy, utilities, and transportation. Although OT and IT were traditionally separated by an air gap, connected industrial systems now face greater exposure to malware and network intrusions. Seventy-four percent of OT organizations experienced a malware intrusion within the previous year, while 50% reported three to ten or more incidents or could not determine the number. Top-performing organizations reported no intrusions and distinguished themselves through stronger controls. Compared with lower-performing peers, they were more likely to use multifactor authentication, role-based access control, security-event monitor

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