Zero Networks Sees 80% YoY Growth in OT Microsegmentation as Industrial Firms Rush to Secure Critical Systems
Event summary
- Zero Networks reports 80% year-over-year growth in OT customers, now serving top 20 global manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators.
- 26% of new deals now include OT environments, with 37% of IT customers expanding into OT.
- Average deployment spans 6 sites or plants per customer, reflecting broad industrial adoption.
- Rising ransomware attacks and NIS2 regulatory pressure are accelerating demand for OT segmentation solutions.
The big picture
Zero Networks' rapid adoption in OT reflects a broader industrial shift toward securing converged IT/OT environments amid escalating ransomware threats and regulatory mandates. The company's growth underscores the urgency for solutions that prevent lateral movement without disrupting production, particularly as nation-state actors increasingly target critical infrastructure. With NIS2 raising compliance stakes, OT segmentation is becoming a business imperative rather than just a security measure.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether NIS2 requirements will further accelerate OT security investments across EU industrial firms.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Zero Networks can scale deployments in high-risk sectors like energy and transportation.
- Competitive Dynamics
- How traditional OT security providers will respond to Zero Networks' growth in microsegmentation.
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