OT Cybersecurity Readiness Gap Exposed in Honeywell Report

A new report by Honeywell Technologies has exposed a stark gap between confidence in OT (Operational Technology) cybersecurity programs and actual operational readiness. The report, based on a survey of over 600 leaders across critical infrastructure sectors, found that while 88% of respondents described their OT cybersecurity programs as mature, only 21% said they had a complete inventory of their OT assets.

The consequences of this visibility gap can be costly, with organizations reporting an average of 16.2 hours of downtime from their most significant cybersecurity incidents, resulting in losses reaching up to $500,000 per hour.

Jim Masso, President and CEO of Honeywell Technologies Process Automation, stated, 'As cyber threats increasingly impact physical operations, resilience depends on extending cybersecurity across every connected system that supports uptime and business continuity.'