Dragos Tops Forrester OT Security Wave, Highlighting xOT Expansion
Event summary
- Dragos named a Leader in Forrester’s Q3 2026 Operational Technology Security Solutions Wave, scoring highest in Strategy and Vision.
- Dragos Platform received top scores in threat detection, IT/OT convergence, and OT-specific incident response.
- Accenture’s majority stake investment brings runZero and NetRise under Dragos management, expanding xOT coverage.
- Dragos expanded Microsoft partnership, deploying its platform on Azure and integrating with Sentinel and Defender.
The big picture
Dragos’ Forrester recognition underscores the growing convergence of IT and OT environments, where traditional perimeter defenses are insufficient. The company’s strategic investments and partnerships reflect the industry’s shift toward comprehensive xOT security solutions, particularly as attack timelines compress and adversaries exploit interconnected systems. Dragos’ focus on asset visibility, threat intelligence, and operational resilience positions it as a key player in safeguarding industrial control systems.
What we're watching
- Integration Execution
- How Dragos will operationalize runZero and NetRise under its platform to strengthen xOT security.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether Dragos can sustain its leadership position amid increasing competition in OT security.
- Regulatory Alignment
- The pace at which Dragos adapts to evolving cybersecurity regulations for critical infrastructure.