2025 ICS Security Budget vs. Modern Risk: Optimizing Cybersecurity Investments for ICS/OT and Critical Infrastructure

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments are what makes, moves, and powers our world. ICS/OT are the backbone of critical infrastructure, from energy and water systems to manufacturing and transportation. As cyber threats targeting our critical environments intensify, understanding ICS/OT-specific security controls and appropriate budgets has become a pressing challenge.

This webcast delves into the findings of a 2025 SANS survey, examining how organizations in critical infrastructure sectors are allocating resources to defend our ICS/OT environments. We’ll discuss the unique cybersecurity needs of ICS/OT systems, strategies for aligning budgets with real-world control system risk, and the emerging ICS/OT dedicated technologies that are helping industries fortify their defenses, allocating funding appropriately. Join the conversation and see the results of the survey in the webcast and related whitepaper. Gain insights and recommendations to optimize your ICS/OT security investments while safeguarding the ICS/OT critical infrastructure that society depends on.