Increase in third-party access puts OT environments at risk

A new report from Cyolo and the Ponemon Institute reveals that third-party access to operational technology environments is significantly expanding the attack surface. According to the study, 73 percent permit third-party access to OT environments, with an average of 77 third parties per organization granted such access. 'Our world has become increasingly interconnected, and the findings of this report highlight the vital need for organizations to re-evaluate and enhance their strategies for ensuring secure access into OT environments,' says Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute. OT environments environments often contain highly sensitive systems and critical infrastructure responsible… [Continue Reading]