Cybersecurity Glossary: Terms Explained in Plain English | TecnetOne

What Is OT and SCADA Security? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 6:32:09 PM

OT (operational technology) is the systems that control physical processes, such as production lines, pumps or substations, and SCADA is the software that monitors and controls them remotely. Securing them is different from IT because a failure does not just expose data: it can stop a plant or put people at risk.

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