Dragos’ CEO Robert Lee emphasizes the need for specialized IT cybersecurity measures to protect operational technology (OT) infrastructure, which is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. He warns that conflating IT security with OT protection can expose industrial organizations to greater risks. Lee advocates for tailored OT cybersecurity strategies to ensure safe operations across sectors like energy and water. He notes the importance of corporate leadership understanding the distinctions between IT and OT security to make informed decisions and establish effective defenses against rising threats from state actors and criminal groups.
