We're excited to announce that DeNexus has been recognized by Gartner as a sample vendor in their influential Hype Cycle for Cyber-Physical Systems Security, 2025 report, specifically in the CPS Risk Management category.
DeNexus has also been recognized by Gartner a sample vendor in the “Securing CPS With Simulation Techniques and Digital Twins” category. This reflects our leadership in using digital twin–driven simulation and risk modeling to anticipate threats, test resilience, and strengthen CPS security.
What This Recognition Means
Being named as a sample vendor in Gartner's CPS security research underscores DeNexus' role in addressing one of the most critical challenges facing organizations today: managing cyber risk across interconnected IT and OT environments. Gartner's report emphasizes that cyber-physical systems greatly expand the attack surface as they bridge digital and physical worlds, making specialized risk management approaches essential.
The Growing Need for CPS Risk Management
According to Gartner's analysis, CPS risk management must go beyond traditional information security to address unique safety and operational risks. Key findings from the report include:
- Expanded Attack Surface: Cyber-physical systems create bidirectional cyber-physical continuums that significantly increase organizational vulnerability
- Beyond Data Protection: CPS incidents can impact human safety, operational resilience, and organizational mission-critical functions
- Regulatory Pressure: Governments globally are implementing more stringent CPS security requirements across multiple sectors
The report specifically notes that "CPS risk management efforts need to focus on human safety and operational resilience, above and beyond traditional information risk management efforts, as an incident could impact both physical systems and an organization's bottom line or mission."
Market Trends Driving CPS Security Investment
Gartner identifies several key trends shaping the CPS security landscape:
- Increased Threat Diversity
Organizations face expanding attack vectors including ransomware, nation-state attacks, and malware specifically targeting critical infrastructure and industrial environments.
- Regulatory Evolution
The global increase in regulations like NIS2, IEC 62443, and NERC CIP is mandating stronger security measures across sectors, with the EU's Cyber Resilience Act setting new standards for device security.
- Skills Gap Challenge
There's an acute shortage of professionals with both cybersecurity and operational technology expertise needed to secure modern cyber-physical systems effectively.
- Vulnerability Growth
As legacy systems remain operational and CPS connectivity increases, vulnerability exposure grows, often without the ability to easily patch or update critical operational assets.
DeNexus' Approach to CPS Risk Management
Our recognition in this category reflects DeNexus' commitment to providing comprehensive cyber risk quantification solutions that address the unique challenges of industrial and critical infrastructure environments. We help organizations:
- Quantify Risk: Translate complex cyber threats into business-relevant risk metrics
- Manage IT/OT Convergence: Address security challenges across converged information technology and operational technology environments
- Support Decision Making: Provide data-driven insights for strategic security investments
- Ensure Compliance: Navigate evolving regulatory requirements across industries
Strategic Recommendations from Gartner
The report provides several key recommendations that align with DeNexus' capabilities:
- Prioritize Asset Discovery: Organizations should maintain comprehensive inventories of CPS assets and their interconnections
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Security teams must work closely with operational and business stakeholders
- Risk-Based Approach: Focus security investments on high-value assets based on potential impact
- Continuous Assessment: Regular evaluation of vulnerabilities, threats, and risk exposure
Looking Forward: The Future of CPS Security
As digital transformation continues accelerating across industries, the need for sophisticated CPS security solutions will only grow. Gartner predicts that innovations in this space will reach mainstream adoption within the next two years, driven by new vendor capabilities and an ever-increasing array of available security features.
For organizations operating critical infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, or other cyber-physical systems, now is the time to evaluate and strengthen CPS security postures. The combination of evolving threats, regulatory requirements, and business digitalization makes proactive risk management not just advisable—but essential.
About DeNexus
DeNexus specializes in cyber risk quantification and quantified vulnerability management for industrial and critical infrastructure environments, helping organizations make informed decisions about cybersecurity investments through data-driven risk assessment and management solutions.
For more information about DeNexus' CPS risk management solutions, contact our team to discuss how we can help strengthen your organization's cyber-physical security posture.
