Around the globe, our economies, societies, and critical infrastructure depend on Operational Technology (OT) every single day. From manufacturing floors to energy grids, OT systems keep the wheels turning.
As digital transformation, automation and AI become more commonplace, the OT threat landscape is expanding rapidly, transforming once manual, analog systems into intricately connected networks. Attackers no longer just test IT defenses—they’re laser-focused on OT, where the stakes are life, safety, and operational disruption.
Yet shockingly, many organizations are flying blind:
- Only 50% have a dedicated OT Incident Response (IR) plan
- Nearly 1 in 3 have no plan whatsoever
Why? It’s not just about ignoring the risks—many teams are overwhelmed by the sheer scope of OT security demands. OT and IT are converging fast, resources lag behind, and it’s not clear where to start or how to prioritize.
We’ve created an Essential Guide to OT Incident Readiness to help organisations like yours face that reality head-on. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your current approach, this guide gives you the clarity and structure to build a plan that works in the real world.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A breakdown of the evolving OT threat landscape
- Common barriers to effective incident response—and how to overcome them
- Clear distinctions between IT and OT Incident response planning
- A clear, practical framework to start building your OT IR capability
- Guidance and best practice controls tailored to converged IT/OT environments
This isn’t theory. It’s actionable insight, drawn from deep industry expertise.
Ideal for CISOs steering enterprise-wide cyber risk management, cyber security experts working at the intersection of IT & OT security, OT cyber professionals defending critical industrial environments and operational leaders seeking to safeguard their facilities and processes.
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The urgent need for OT incident readiness
60 %
increase of ransomware groups targeting OT in 2025
38 %
of ransomware incidents compromise safety/reliability processes
73 %
of OT devices are estimated to be “unmanaged”
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Further reading
Case Study
Ransomware Incident Response for Leading Transport Tech Provider Microlise
Thanks to NCC Group’s swift response and support, we were able to contain the threat and quickly resume normal operations, while improving resilience for the future. The incident underscored the importance of preparedness and having the right team on standby in the event of a breach.
Blog
The Operational Technology Cyber Incident Response Checklist
Operational Technology risks are rising. 10 essential elements of an effective OT IR plan.
Best Practices
Safety First! Secure OT Against Cyber Attacks to Protect Your People and Productivity
Many organizations invest heavily in cyber security solutions to protect their vital IT infrastructure, pouring money into safeguarding CIA —Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. This makes perfect sense for retailers, financial service providers, healthcare, tech companies, or education organizations, for whom IT infrastructure is their primary operating environment.
Best Practices
Achieving Convergence: Optimizing Operations with 5 Critical Controls for OT and ICS Security
Here are 5 critical controls and best practices that can help organizations navigate IT/OT convergence for both cyber and operational resilience: