Security51 mSeptember 22, 2026, 19:00

Over a Third of Industrial Firms Cite Cybersecurity Risk as Top Growth Obstacle

A study found that more than a third of industrial organizations see cybersecurity risk as a top obstacle to growth. Companies are raising security spending as connected operations, AI adoption, and IT/OT convergence expand operational risk.

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Over a Third of Industrial Firms Cite Cybersecurity Risk as Top Growth Obstacle

Over 33% of industrial firms cite cyber risk as a top growth barrier
Security investment rises amid connected operations and AI adoption
IT/OT convergence is expanding operational risk

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