43.4% of surveyed OT and ICS cybersecurity professionals consider attacks targeting AI systems or operational data an emerging priority they are beginning to address.

Publisher	Nozomi Networks
Report	State of AI in OT Cybersecurity 2026 Report
Published	22 July 2026
Topics	OT, ICS, AI Security

Published by Nozomi Networks in State of AI in OT Cybersecurity 2026 Report, 22 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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