The 2025 SANS ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budget Report reveals rising investment in protecting industrial control and operational technology systems that power critical infrastructure. While 55% of respondents report increased budgets, only 9% of professionals are fully dedicated to ICS/OT security. The leading attack vector remains IT-to-OT compromise, highlighting the need for better network segmentation and secure remote access. Budget control is often split between IT and OT teams, though collaboration is critical. Priorities include defensible network architectures, incident response, and visibility. The report urges organizations to adopt tailored ICS/OT controls and promote cross-team alignment to safeguard operations and public safety.

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