Kaspersky has launched OT Calculator, a new online tool to align cybersecurity investments with business goals. The OT Calculator has been developed specifically for industrial organisations to assess the potential costs of insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers senior management to make well-informed decisions regarding security investments.
Industrial organisations increasingly depend on interconnected systems, elevating cybersecurity to a critical factor in business resilience and profitability.
According to VDC Research, more than 60% of industrial companies reported that cybersecurity breaches led to significant costs last year. Despite this, a persistent disconnect persists between security teams and executive leadership, as security professionals focus on minimising risk, while executives must balance cybersecurity concerns with broader business objectives. This misalignment often results in competing priorities and underfunded security initiatives.
To bridge this gap, Kaspersky has launched the OT Cybersecurity Savings Calculator, an online tool designed specifically for industrial organisations to assess the potential costs of inadequate operational technology (OT) security.
The primary aim of this tool is to translate cyber risks into tangible financial metrics and support strategic discussions around priorities and budget allocation. By entering details such as their sector, sub-sector, region, company size, breach history, and existing cybersecurity measures, organisations can estimate their potential cost savings and receive customised, actionable recommendations. The calculator benchmarks performance against industry peers and highlights the company's position within the current threat landscape.
"We believe this calculator is a powerful resource for transforming complex cyber risk data into straightforward financial insights. It enables OT leaders, security professionals, and executive teams to develop clear, data-driven business cases and recognise the value of cybersecurity investments. With actionable guidance, it promotes a comprehensive approach to resource management and strengthens overall organisational resilience," comments Andrey Strelkov, head of the industrial cybersecurity product line at Kaspersky.
Kaspersky also offers the IT Security Calculator, a tool designed to assess the average cybersecurity budgets and security measures implemented across non-industrial sectors.
For more information contact Kaspersky SA,
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