Survey: 93% of cybersecurity professionals concerned about cyberattacks shutting down operations
According to the survey, 93% were concerned about cyberattacks causing operational shutdown or customer-impacting downtime.
Tripwire, Inc., Portland, Ore., announced the results of a survey examining how organizations are addressing industrial control system (ICS) cyberthreats. The study, conducted by Dimensional Research, San Jose, Calif., in September, surveyed 263 ICS security professionals at energy, manufacturing, chemical, dam, nuclear, water, food, automotive and transportation organizations.
According to the survey, 93% were concerned about cyberattacks causing operational shutdown or customer-impacting downtime. In an effort to prepare against such threats, 77% have made ICS cybersecurity investments over the past two years, but 50% still feel that current investments are not enough.