Secomea's research indicates manufacturers have improved remote access to OT systems, but oversight of third-party access to those systems lags behind. The gap leaves manufacturing OT environments vulnerable to cyber threats, especially ransomware, as operational speed outpaces security controls. Who is involved: Secomea (OT security firm), manufacturing firms adopting OT remote access, and third-party vendors requiring access.. Likely next: The release does not specify concrete near-term steps or timelines for addressing the governance gap.. Secomea's industry research shows that while manufacturers are enhancing remote access to operational technology (OT) systems to boost operational speed, the oversight of third-party access to those systems continues to lag behind. This growing gap exposes manufacturing environments to heightened cyber risk, particularly ransomware, as security controls fail to keep pace with increased connectivity. The findings highlight a pressing need for improved governance frameworks for third-party OT access. Sectors affected: Operational technology (OT) in manufacturing Industrial control systems Third-party access management for OT Historical parallels: Secomea report July 20 2026 (09:02) on OT remote access and third-party governance lag Secomea report July 20 2026 (09:07) same topic
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