Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has launched a new online calculator aimed at helping industrial organizations translate operational technology (OT) cyber risks into clear financial terms, enabling data-driven decisions on security investments, the company said.
The OT Cybersecurity Savings Calculator is designed to estimate the potential costs of inadequate OT security, offering senior management detailed forecasts to support budget planning and strategic discussions. The launch comes as industrial systems become increasingly interconnected, raising the financial and operational stakes of cyber incidents.
According to research by VDC Research, more than 60% of industrial companies reported last year that cybersecurity breaches resulted in significant costs. Yet, companies often struggle to align security priorities with business objectives, as technical teams focus on risk reduction while executives weigh cybersecurity against broader commercial pressures — a gap that frequently leaves security initiatives underfunded.
Kaspersky said the new tool aims to bridge this divide by converting complex cyber risk data into measurable financial metrics. Organizations can input information such as sector, region, company size, breach history, and existing security controls to estimate potential savings from improved OT security. The calculator also benchmarks performance against industry peers and positions companies within the evolving threat landscape.
“We believe this calculator is a powerful resource for transforming complex cyber risk data into straightforward financial insights,” said Andrey Strelkov, Head of Industrial Cybersecurity Product Line at Kaspersky. “It helps OT leaders, security professionals and executives build clear, data-backed business cases and recognize the real value of cybersecurity investments.”
Alongside the OT-focused tool, Kaspersky also offers an IT Security Calculator tailored for non-industrial sectors, enabling organizations to assess typical cybersecurity budgets and controls across broader industries.
Kaspersky said the initiative supports a more holistic approach to resource allocation, strengthening organizational resilience as industrial firms face rising cyber threats.
