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Organizations Still Not Patching OT Due to Disruption Concerns: Survey

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 12:04 am
by rbc
Many organizations are still concerned that patching operational technology (OT) systems can lead to equipment downtime and operational disruptions, and consequently they do not conduct regular patching, according to cyber-physical security firm TXOne Networks.

The data comes from TXOne’s 2024 Annual OT/ICS Cybersecurity Report, which is based on a survey of 150 C-level executives in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The survey found that 85% of organizations don’t conduct regular patching. A majority install patches quarterly or less often, which leaves them exposed to attacks for extended periods of time.
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Organizations Still Not Patching OT Due to Disruption Concerns: Survey