Removable media remains essential for OT operations, enabling patching, firmware updates, critical data transfers, and third-party deliverables, yet poses great risks to critical infrastructure security. With 15.2% of ICS/OT incidents initiated by compromised removable media and nation-states and APT groups increasingly exploiting removable media as a proven pathway into critical systems, choosing the right peripheral media protection is critical. OPSWAT's comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to choose the right protection for your critical OT, ICS, or air-gapped environment. Download the Guide.
May 12, 2026
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Removable media keeps OT systems running, but nation-state actors and APT groups have made the USB handoff one of their most reliable entry points. This guide explains why removable media protection is essential and what to look for when choosing the right solution.
