Federal missions increasingly depend on cyber-physical systems (CPS) – from operational technology (OT) and building controls to Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Building Management Systems (BMS)/Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS). As these systems converge with enterprise IT, securing the digital-physical interface has become a mission-critical priority.

The Department of Defense’s (DOD) forthcoming zero trust for operational technology (OT) blueprint, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 update, and high-profile campaigns like Volt Typhoon have elevated OT and CPS defense from a specialized concern to a governmentwide priority.

MeriTalk, in partnership with Claroty, surveyed 100 OT/CPS security administrators and managers across federal civilian and DOD agencies. Building on the 2024 Guardians of Government study, this report offers a sharper, year-over-year lens into federal CPS resilience.

Download the report to explore how agencies are securing CPS environments, budgeting for modernization, and adapting strategies to outpace adversaries. You’ll also learn how zero trust for OT is shaping federal defenses – and what’s changed since last year’s benchmark study.