Industrial Cybersecurity Becomes Business-Critical Priority STORY INLINE POST Q: How is Claroty positioned within the Latin American industrial cybersecurity market, and what strategic role does the region play in the company’s global growth plan? A: We have consolidated our position as the undisputed leader in Latin America, evolving from an initial operation in 2019 to a robust team nowadays. We now hold the top position in market mentions and recognition in key countries such as Mexico and Brazil where Marfrig, one of the world’s largest beef producers, selected Claroty’s xDome platform to strengthen the cybersecurity of its global operations, enhancing visibility and protection across its complex industrial environment spanning 19 facilities worldwide. Our growth is accelerating, as we closed 2025 with an average of five new clients per month, reflecting an increasing maturity in the region regarding the protection of critical mission infrastructure. Latin America is a vital growth engine for our global plans. The region is relevant not only for traditional manufacturing but also for the expansion into Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) across all verticals, from smart cities to hospitals. This region represents an opportunity to educate markets and demonstrate that industrial cybersecurity is now a direct responsibility of business leaders, rather than an isolated technical issue. Q: What are some of the challenges companies face when implementing cybersecurity strategies within their organizations? A: One of the most persistent challenges has been dismantling the "isolation myth." For a long time, executives believed their operating plants were 100% disconnected from the internet when, in reality, there is a very strong "Shadow OT" phenomenon. This shift in mindset has been a critical barrier, as Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) initially did not consider the operating environment to be their responsibility, viewing it as something foreign to the traditional corporate world. Furthermore, the