Protecting the Operational Integrity of Production Lines

As organizations integrate Industrial Control Systems (ICS) with IT networks, previously isolated operational technology (OT) assets become exposed to cyberattacks. Network monitoring alone cannot sufficiently protect entire OT environments, leaving critical assets vulnerable to harm that could disrupt production and compromise operational integrity.

Traditional network security controls can impact ICS performance when applied to OT environments, potentially causing further disruptions. Without strict controls tailored for OT environments, organizations lack complete visibility into their automation assets and OT operations. This blindspot creates opportunities for malicious attacks to infiltrate deep into the converged IT/OT infrastructure, bypassing network protections.

Effectively managing these risks requires new mitigation strategies to defend against the unique threats facing modern OT environments. Failure to implement robust OT security opens the door to crippling downtime caused by either external attacks or insider incidents.