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More Than a Third of Industrial Orgs See Cybersecurity Risk as a Top Obstacle to Growth, Study Finds
September 22, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: MEDIUM
Industrial companies are increasing cybersecurity investment as connected operations, AI adoption, and IT/OT convergence expand operational risk.
Key Takeaways
- More than a third of industrial organizations now see cybersecurity risk as a top operational concern, reflecting the growing awareness of OT cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
- The survey finding underscores the convergence of IT and OT security priorities as industrial organizations recognize that cyber incidents can have direct physical and safety consequences.
- Industrial operators should accelerate OT security programs including network segmentation, asset inventory, and incident response planning tailored to industrial control environments.