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Cloud Range Launches Free OT Cyber Readiness Assessment Tool

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How to Assess OT Incident Response Preparedness

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Cloud Range introduced a 28-question OT Cyber Readiness Assessment to help organizations identify gaps in preparing for cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT). The tool evaluates seven areas, including asset visibility, IT/OT coordination, detection, response, and recovery, enabling teams to assess their readiness and pinpoint weaknesses. The assessment emphasizes the need for cross-functional collaboration between IT, security, OT, and engineering teams, as decisions during incidents can directly impact physical operations and safety. Recent research highlights the growing threat landscape, with 3,300 industrial organizations affected by ransomware in 2025 and 59% of critical infrastructure entities experiencing significant breaches in the past year. These findings underscore the importance of coordinated incident response and preparedness validation.

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