Frost & Sullivan names Kaspersky a leader in Asia‑Pacific OT cybersecurity, highlighting growing demand for converged IT/OT protection in critical infrastructure
Executive summary: Frost & Sullivan announced that Kaspersky has been recognized for leadership in Asia‑Pacific OT cybersecurity and converged IT/OT security. The award underscores the strategic importance of securing operational technology in critical industries, which can influence purchasing decisions and drive market adoption of specialized OT security solutions.
Who is involved: Frost & Sullivan (analyst firm), Kaspersky (cybersecurity vendor), and APAC industrial customers in sectors such as energy, manufacturing and utilities.
Likely next: Kaspersky may leverage the recognition to expand its OT security offerings, pursue partnerships with industrial integrators and increase its share of the growing APAC OT security market.
Frost & Sullivan’s award cites Kaspersky’s purpose‑built OT security platform and unified IT/OT approach, noting strong customer value, product innovation and operational resilience across factories, utilities and other industrial settings. The recognition comes as organizations in the APAC region increase investments to safeguard operational technology against rising cyber‑threats.
Timeline
- — Frost & Sullivan: Kaspersky Recognized for Leadership in Asia-Pacific OT Cybersecurity and Converged IT/OT Security (PR Newswire)
- — Coal Remains The Undisputed King Of Global Power (OilPrice)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity
- Industrial control systems
- Asia‑Pacific energy and manufacturing
Sources
- Frost & Sullivan: Kaspersky Recognized for Leadership in Asia-Pacific OT Cybersecurity and Converged IT/OT Security — PR Newswire
- Coal Remains The Undisputed King Of Global Power — OilPrice
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