ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky has launched a new online tool designed to help industrial organizations assess the potential financial impact of inadequate operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, enabling senior management to make informed, data-backed security investment decisions.
The OT Cybersecurity Savings Calculator translates cyber risks into measurable financial outcomes, addressing a long-standing gap between technical security teams and executive leadership. While security professionals often focus on minimizing risk, business leaders must balance cybersecurity needs with broader operational and financial priorities.
Industrial organizations are increasingly reliant on interconnected systems, making cybersecurity a key factor in resilience and profitability. According to research by VDC Research, more than 60 percent of industrial companies reported significant costs from cybersecurity breaches last year. Despite this, cybersecurity initiatives in industrial environments often remain underfunded due to limited visibility into their financial implications.
Bridging cyber risk and business impact
To address this challenge, Kaspersky developed the OT Cybersecurity Savings Calculator specifically for industrial sectors. The tool allows organizations to estimate potential cost savings by entering key details such as industry sector, geographic region, company size, breach history, and existing cybersecurity controls.
Based on this data, the calculator provides tailored recommendations, benchmarks organizational performance against industry peers, and highlights exposure within the current threat landscape. The results are designed to support strategic discussions around cybersecurity priorities, budget allocation, and long-term risk management.
“We believe this calculator is a powerful resource for transforming complex cyber risk data into clear financial insights,” said Andrey Strelkov, Head of Industrial Cybersecurity Product Line at Kaspersky. “It enables OT leaders, security professionals, and executives to build strong, data-driven business cases and better understand the value of cybersecurity investments.”
He added that the tool promotes a more comprehensive approach to resource planning and strengthens overall organizational resilience by aligning security objectives with business outcomes.
Broader cybersecurity assessment tools
In addition to the OT-focused calculator, Kaspersky also offers an IT Security Calculator designed for non-industrial sectors. That tool helps organizations assess average cybersecurity budgets and common security measures across IT environments.
Kaspersky said both tools are intended to support organizations in making informed, evidence-based decisions as cyber threats continue to grow in scale and complexity.
