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Defending OT Cybersecurity in a Cost-Cutting Climate
When the pressure to cut costs rises, so does the risk to critical systems.
This article unpacks why OT cybersecurity should never be treated as a discretionary expense. In the face of budget constraints, defending uptime, safety, and operational integrity becomes more urgent than ever. Discover how to reframe cybersecurity as a business enabler — and why strategic resilience starts with operational awareness, not spreadsheet shortcuts.
Making the Case for OT Cybersecurity in a Downturn
Cybersecurity won’t get you the budget. Uptime will.
In a downturn, technical justifications fall flat. If you’re leading with “threat surfaces” or “segmentation,” you’ve already lost the board.
OT cybersecurity only gets traction when it’s framed as a safeguard for what leadership truly values — continuity, revenue, and operational impact.
This piece explores how to reframe your OT security strategy as a business enabler, not a technical expense.