The Claroty Team82's report for 2H 2022 highlights a decrease in disclosed vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems for the second consecutive period, while internal vendor disclosures of such vulnerabilities have surpassed those from third-party researchers. The report notes that 74% of the vulnerabilities affected operational technology devices, with software vulnerabilities continuing to dominate. Key events included issues with the Boa Web Server, ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, and the GAO’s critique of IoT/OT security in critical infrastructure. Recommendations focus on enhanced network segmentation, secure remote access, and better risk management, especially as more systems connect to the cloud.

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