Shieldworkz OT Threat Report Featured in
London Daily News
Shieldworkz has been featured in London Daily News, On July 16–17, 2025, at the prestigious Global OT Cybersecurity Summit (GOTS) in New Delhi, Shieldworkz Threat Research Lab formally introduced its landmark study: “Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Assessment & Analysis Report 2025”
This comprehensive report reveals how AI‑driven botnets, firmware manipulation, and zero-day ICS vulnerabilities are fundamentally reshaping risk across manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, water treatment, and critical infrastructure sectors globally.
Shieldworkz has been featured in London Daily News, On July 16–17, 2025, at the prestigious Global OT Cybersecurity Summit (GOTS) in New Delhi, Shieldworkz Threat Research Lab formally introduced its landmark study: “Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Assessment & Analysis Report 2025”
This comprehensive report reveals how AI‑driven botnets, firmware manipulation, and zero-day ICS vulnerabilities are fundamentally reshaping risk across manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, water treatment, and critical infrastructure sectors globally.
Industry Recognition at Global OT Security Summit (GOTS) 2025
This landmark report was validated and shaped by some of the most respected minds in the cybersecurity and energy ecosystems, including:
Shri Paparaju Buddhavarapu, Ex-Executive Director & CISO, ONGC
Shri M.A.K.P. Singh, Former CISO, Ministry of Power
Shri Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI
Shri Durga Prasad Dube, VP, Reliance Infosolutions
Shri Krishna Kumar, Cybersecurity Scientist
Shri Mrinal Ro, CISO, Cairn Oil & Gas
Their collaboration underscores the strategic relevance and technical rigor of the Shieldworkz report.
Industry Recognition at Global OT Security Summit (GOTS) 2025
This landmark report was validated and shaped by some of the most respected minds in the cybersecurity and energy ecosystems, including:
Shri Paparaju Buddhavarapu, Ex-Executive Director & CISO, ONGC
Shri M.A.K.P. Singh, Former CISO, Ministry of Power
Shri Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI
Shri Durga Prasad Dube, VP, Reliance Infosolutions
Shri Krishna Kumar, Cybersecurity Scientist
Shri Mrinal Ro, CISO, Cairn Oil & Gas
Their collaboration underscores the strategic relevance and technical rigor of the Shieldworkz report.
Methodology & Research Foundation
Developed using a multi-layered research framework:
80,000+ global honeypots & IoT sensors deployed across industrial environments
120 incident response engagements covering utilities, chemical plants, water treatment facilities
Strategic partnerships with national CERTs, sector ISACs, and leading disclosure platforms
Automated AI/ML pipelines to map threat vectors using the MITRE ATT&CK™ framework.
Methodology & Research Foundation
Developed using a multi-layered research framework:
80,000+ global honeypots & IoT sensors deployed across industrial environments
120 incident response engagements covering utilities, chemical plants, water treatment facilities
Strategic partnerships with national CERTs, sector ISACs, and leading disclosure platforms
Automated AI/ML pipelines to map threat vectors using the MITRE ATT&CK™ framework.
Key Findings at a Glance
Threat Vector |
Critical Insight |
Critical Insight |
AI-Powered Botnets |
AI-Powered Botnets |
60% surge in advanced Mirai derivatives |
60% surge in advanced Mirai derivatives |
Default Credential Persistence |
Default Credential Persistence |
72%+ of devices compromised via factory credentials |
72%+ of devices compromised via factory credentials |
Ransomware & Dual Extortion |
Ransomware & Dual Extortion |
Theft of schematics plus encryption for higher payouts |
Theft of schematics plus encryption for higher payouts |
Firmware & Supply‑Chain Tampering |
Firmware & Supply‑Chain Tampering |
Persistent backdoors impacting global device ecosystems |
Persistent backdoors impacting global device ecosystems |
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Surge in deauth and packet spoofing across remote sites |
Surge in deauth and packet spoofing across remote sites |
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Secure Your OT Strategy: Actionable Recommendations
Harness Shieldworkz five strategic pillars for industrial resilience:
Zero-Trust Micro-segmentation: Rigorous IT/OT separation and dual-factor authorization
Automated AI-Driven Threat Detection: Behaviour analysis tailored to ICS process baselines
Firmware Code-signing & Vendor Security Audits: Ensure safe supply chains
Continuous Wireless Monitoring: Effective defense against rogue deauthentication and MITM attacks
Incident Preparedness Exercises: Tabletop drills, cross-industry intelligence sharing, and role-based simulations.
Secure Your OT Strategy: Actionable Recommendations
Harness Shieldworkz five strategic pillars for industrial resilience:
Zero-Trust Micro-segmentation: Rigorous IT/OT separation and dual-factor authorization
Automated AI-Driven Threat Detection: Behaviour analysis tailored to ICS process baselines
Firmware Code-signing & Vendor Security Audits: Ensure safe supply chains
Continuous Wireless Monitoring: Effective defense against rogue deauthentication and MITM attacks
Incident Preparedness Exercises: Tabletop drills, cross-industry intelligence sharing, and role-based simulations.
Learn More & Resources
Visit our website: shieldworkz.com
Download the 2025 Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Report
For press inquiries and expert interviews, contact: info@shieldworkz.com
Stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats with Shieldworkz, your partner in proactive OT cybersecurity.
Learn More & Resources
Visit our website: shieldworkz.com
Download the 2025 Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Report
For press inquiries and expert interviews, contact: info@shieldworkz.com
Stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats with Shieldworkz, your partner in proactive OT cybersecurity.
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