Critical Infrastructure, Critical Decisions: What the 2026 OT Cybersecurity Data Means for Your Strategy

Operational technology is no longer a back-office concern. As industrial organizations connect legacy control systems to cloud analytics, remote access, and unified IT/OT environments, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure has moved firmly onto the executive agenda — and stayed there.

This year's global survey of 700+ OT professionals paints a dual picture. On one hand, organizations are getting more realistic about where they stand: security maturity self-assessments have corrected downward as leaders gain sharper visibility into their environments, executive ownership of OT risk continues to consolidate under the CISO, and network segmentation is becoming a baseline control rather than an aspiration. On the other hand, the threat landscape hasn't slowed down. Intrusions are more visible than ever, phishing and ransomware remain the dominant attack vectors, and nearly nine in ten organizations now expect new OT-specific regulation within the next five years.

For leaders responsible for protecting manufacturing lines, energy grids, water systems, smart buildings, and transportation networks, this isn't an abstract trend — it's the risk landscape you're operating in today.

Join our panel of OT security practitioners as they discuss:

• Why cybersecurity has become a non-negotiable priority for critical infrastructure — and what's driving the shift of OT risk ownership to the C-suite
• The risk considerations shaping strategy today — from expanding attack surfaces and longer attacker dwell times to the operational and safety stakes unique to OT environments
• Best practices that separate high-maturity organizations from the rest — including segmentation, converged visibility, secure remote access, and regulatory readiness
• How to translate report findings into action — practical next steps for building or refining your OT cybersecurity roadmap

Whether you're building the business case for investment, preparing for new compliance requirements, or benchmarking your program against your peers, this discussion will give you a clearer view of where OT security stands in 2026 — and where it needs to go next.