From Blind Spots to Full Control: The Future of Third-Party Access Security in OT and CPS

What does the future of secure third-party access look like? Expanding third-party connectivity, emerging AI-powered threats, and evolving operational demands are changing the expectations around secure remote access. Explore new research and analysis from Markets and Markets on the trends that are redefining OT and CPS security.

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Research-Backed Insights for the Future of Third-Party OT Access

Developed by research firm Markets and Markets, this report offers an independent perspective on the trends shaping OT and CPS security — helping security and operations leaders evaluate emerging risks, challenge long-held assumptions, and make more informed decisions about securing third-party access.

What You'll Learn in This Report:

  • How today's biggest technology trends are reshaping OT security. Explore the impact of IT/OT convergence, cloud adoption, distributed operations, AI, and digital sovereignty on industrial environments.

  • How and why AI is changing the OT threat landscape. Discover how AI is increasing the speed, scale, and sophistication of cyberattacks and why third-party access pathways have become a high-value target.

  • Where legacy remote access approaches fall short. Understand why VPNs and perimeter-based security models struggle to provide the visibility and control required to govern third-party access in modern OT environments.

  • Why authentication alone is no longer enough. Learn why security leaders are shifting their focus from simply verifying identities to continuously governing third-party and privileged sessions throughout the access lifecycle.

  • What identity-first, visibility-centric access looks like in practice. See how leading organizations are approaching Zero Trust remote access while supporting legacy systems, hybrid environments, and operational continuity.