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While 55% of organisations reported increased ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets over the past two years, much of that investment remains heavily skewed toward technology, with limited focus on operational resilience.

PublisherOPSWAT & SANS Institute
Report2025 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budget Report
Published4 March 2025

Published by OPSWAT & SANS Institute in 2025 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budget Report, 4 March 2025. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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