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Public Sector Insights: Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report


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The internet of things (IoT) affords us connectivity and convenience, but it presents organizations with an inconvenient truth: IoT and OT devices are prime targets for cyberattacks. The Zscaler ThreatLabz research team found that IoT malware attacks increased 400% in the first half of 2023 compared to 2022.

Read the 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report, featuring a special Public Sector Executive Summary, for in-depth analysis of device activity and IoT malware trends based on data from the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™, the world’s largest inline security cloud.

See our complete findings and expert insights, including:

  • Key insights relevant to the public sector
  • A breakdown of the IoT threat landscape, including the most vulnerable devices
  • Top malware families and vulnerabilities driving IoT malware attacks
  • Best practices to minimize IoT/OT security risks across public sector operations, contractors, and suppliers
  • Predictions for 2024 and beyond
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IoT threat stats from Zscaler
400%
more IoT malware attacks in 2023 vs. 2022
961%
increase in attacks targeting Education
6K
weekly attacks targeting Manufacturing