SANS 2026 State of ICS/OT Security Survey Insights: Industrial Cybersecurity at a Crossroads

As industrial environments become more connected and threats more advanced, the challenge of securing ICS and OT systems grows more urgent. How are asset owners responding—and where are the biggest gaps?

Read the insights from SANS 9th annual State of ICS/OT Security Survey. This trusted industry research captures how organizations across sectors are evolving their industrial cybersecurity strategies in response to regulatory pressures, emerging threats, and operational demands.

Building on key findings from 2025—like improvements in incident response and IT-OT alignment—this year’s survey dives deeper into visibility across the ICS cyber kill chain, the growing role of cyber-informed engineering (CIE), and the need for resilience-focused security controls.

Whether you manage industrial assets, influence cyber strategy, or lead incident response, this session delivers the benchmarks and insights you need to make informed decisions in 2026 and beyond.

Where does your organization stand?

Explore the free ICS Cyber Resilience Scorecard, relevant training pathways, and additional resources to help turn the report’s findings into next steps.

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