--- title: Phishing Attacks Account for 78% of OT Cybersecurity Incidents. It's Time to Strengthen Your Defenses. description: Phishing attacks account for 78% of OT cybersecurity incidents. It's time to strengthen your defenses. image: //www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/Untitled%20presentation%20(9).png --- [![Jericho Security logo](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/Jericho-Security.svg)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/) [![Jericho Security logo](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/Jericho-Security.svg)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/) - Why Jericho Why choose Jericho Security? See what sets Jericho Security apart from the rest. 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It's Time to Strengthen Your Defenses. Written by ![Jericho Security Contributor](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/Jericho-Security-Thumbnail.png) Jericho Security Contributor Published on March 11, 2024 ![](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/Untitled%20presentation%20(9).png) Operational Technology (OT) systems play a crucial role in powering industrial processes, and securing these systems is essential to safeguarding critical infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, and protecting public safety. Jericho Security's OT solutions provide comprehensive cybersecurity training tailored to the unique needs of industrial organizations, helping your workforce identify and defend against cyber threats in the OT environment.   **78% of cybersecurity incidents in the Operations Technology (OT) sector are caused by phishing attacks (Source: The Cyphere)**   Our OT Solutions: - **Industry-Specific Training Modules:** Jericho Security offers targeted training modules for various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and more. Our content addresses each sector's unique threats and challenges and provides practical risk mitigation strategies. - **OT Phishing Simulations:** Our realistic phishing simulations are designed specifically for OT environments to help employees identify and report phishing attempts targeting critical infrastructure and industrial systems. - **Customized Training Content:** We understand that each organization has specific risks and requirements. Our OT training programs are tailored to address your unique needs, ensuring your workforce is well-equipped to protect your critical assets. - **Converged IT/OT Training:** As IT and OT systems become more interconnected, it is crucial to understand the security implications of this convergence. Jericho Security offers training modules that address the challenges of securing IT and OT systems, foster collaboration between teams, and promote a holistic approach to cybersecurity. - **Regulatory Compliance:** Jericho Security's OT training solutions help organizations meet industry-specific regulations and standards, such as NERC CIP, ISA/IEC 62443, and NIST SP 800-82, ensuring compliance and demonstrating due diligence in protecting critical infrastructure.   Why Choose Jericho Security for OT Solutions? - **Industry Expertise:** Our team of cybersecurity professionals and instructional design experts has extensive experience in industrial environments, ensuring that our training content is accurate, relevant, and effective. - **Cutting-Edge Technology:** Jericho Security leverages advanced generative AI technology to create up-to-date, engaging training content that stays current with emerging threats and best practices. - **Rapid Customization and Delivery:** Our AI technology enables us to create and deliver customized training content in less than 24 hours, helping your organization stay ahead of the curve in the fast-paced world of OT cybersecurity. - **Ongoing Support:** We provide continuous guidance and assistance to ensure that your organization remains vigilant in the face of evolving cyber threats and is prepared to defend your critical infrastructure.   As cyber threats targeting OT systems grow in complexity, industrial organizations need to invest in specialized cybersecurity training that addresses the unique challenges of the OT environment. 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