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Operational Technology Security

Know for sure which devices are on your operational technology (OT) network, and stay on top of security breaches by responding to threats fast.

Know for sure which devices are on your operational technology (OT) network, and stay on top of security breaches by responding to threats fast.

Better visibility, better security

Better visibility, better security

Poorly secured operational environments are an attractive target for cyber criminals. Help mitigate that risk by improving the security, efficiency and reliability of your production lines.

  • Appreciate your assets

    Uncover detailed information about the status and performance of every OT asset in the chain – with a network of sensors that feed back up-to-the-minute data and intelligence.
  • Minimise downtime

    Detect emerging threats with a combination of behaviour-based and signature-based threat intelligence, and take prompt remedial action to keep your business operational.
  • Avoid blind spots

    Mitigate the risks of attack. Our threat management console gives you better visibility and awareness across your IT and OT environments, highlighting any vulnerabilities.
  • Appreciate your assets

    Uncover detailed information about the status and performance of every OT asset in the chain – with a network of sensors that feed back up-to-the-minute data and intelligence.
  • Minimise downtime

    Detect emerging threats with a combination of behaviour-based and signature-based threat intelligence, and take prompt remedial action to keep your business operational.
  • Avoid blind spots

    Mitigate the risks of attack. Our threat management console gives you better visibility and awareness across your IT and OT environments, highlighting any vulnerabilities.

FAQs

Operational technology is hardware or software that controls, monitors and manages manufacturing processes.

IT security primarily focuses on keeping data safe and confidential. It protects networks, endpoints and devices like laptops and servers. OT security aims to ensure the continuous availability of physical and electronic components of manufacturing machinery and other production equipment.

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs) and industrial control systems (ICSs) are all examples of OT devices. You could also include sensors, CCTV and smart robotics used in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices.

IT security primarily focuses on keeping data safe. It protects networks, endpoints and devices like laptops and servers. OT security aims to protect the physical and electronic components of manufacturing machinery and other production line equipment.

IT OT convergence describes the process of integrating IT systems with OT systems. This aims to help businesses make better decisions, gain efficiencies in business processes, and reduce capital and operational expenditure.