Digitization Creates New OT Security Blind Spots

Dragos' Robert Lee on Why Ransomware Groups Target OT for Faster, Larger Payouts Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • April 29, 2025

Organizations struggle to monitor and protect their operational technology environments as systems become complex and interconnected. This visibility gap presents a significant challenge as adversaries specifically target these environments for maximum impact and financial gain.

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"We're seeing a lot more digitization and automation being put into [OT systems]. The more digital, the more connected and the more complex these operations environments become, the more attack surface there is," said Robert Lee, co-founder and CEO of Dragos. "Criminals understand they get paid faster and more if they hit operations. So, they're going after operations."

In this video interview with Information Security Media Group at RSAC Conference 2025, Lee also discussed:

• The growing need for government and ...