Claroty Solidifies Dominance in Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection

The recognition of Claroty as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Protection Platforms marks a significant milestone in the maturation of the operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) security market. This is the second consecutive time Claroty has secured this position, signaling a period of sustained dominance in a sector that has become increasingly vital to national security and global supply chains. As critical infrastructure faces a rising tide of sophisticated ransomware and state-sponsored threats, the ability to provide unified visibility across disparate cyber-physical assets has moved from a niche requirement to a core pillar of enterprise risk management.

Gartner’s evaluation criteria for the CPS Protection Platforms category emphasize both Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. For Claroty, this dual recognition reflects a platform strategy that has successfully integrated visibility, risk assessment, and secure remote access into a single ecosystem. Unlike legacy point solutions that often struggle with the proprietary protocols of industrial control systems (ICS) or the sensitive nature of medical devices (IoMT), Claroty’s approach leverages passive monitoring and deep packet inspection to provide security without disrupting operational uptime. This is a critical differentiator in environments where a single minute of downtime can result in millions of dollars in lost revenue or, in the case of healthcare, a direct threat to patient safety.

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This is the second consecutive time Claroty has secured this position, signaling a period of sustained dominance in a sector that has become increasingly vital to national security and global supply chains.

The shift in terminology from OT Security to Cyber-Physical Systems Protection by Gartner is itself a reflection of a broader market trend: the convergence of IT, OT, and IoT. Modern enterprises no longer manage these environments in silos. A vulnerability in a building management system (BMS) can now provide an entry point into the corporate data center, just as a breach in the IT network can lead to the shutdown of a production line. Claroty’s leadership position suggests that their platform is effectively bridging these gaps, offering a single pane of glass that appeals to Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) who are looking to consolidate their security stacks and reduce vendor sprawl.