Cybersecurity is crucial for OT environments because a security breach can lead to significant operational disruptions, safety hazards, and financial losses. As OT systems become more connected to IT networks, they become more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Operational Technology refers to the hardware and software used to monitor and control physical devices, processes, and events within an industrial environment. This includes systems like industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
At CISO Online™, we recognize the critical need for advanced OT security solutions tailored to the unique demands of the modern digital era. Our primary focus is on developing robust defences against cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and data breaches, ensuring the ongoing safety and integrity of OT environment.
Choosing to partner with CISO Online signifies a commitment to safeguarding the security and confidentiality of your organisation’s IOT secure operations. Our tailored solutions and comprehensive approach ensure ongoing protection against emerging threats, phishing attempts, and unauthorised access. With CISO Online as your trusted partner, you can be confident that your internet and web systems are shielded from harm, offering peace of mind in an era where internet and web security are paramount.
Operation Technology (OT) security, also known as Operational Technology security, refers to the protection of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other OT assets from cyber threats
OT systems are used in critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and transportation to monitor and control physical processes. OT security focuses on securing these systems from cyber attacks that could disrupt operations, cause physical damage, or compromise safety. It involves implementing security measures such as network segmentation, access controls, endpoint protection, and security monitoring to protect OT assets from unauthorised access, malware, and other cyber threats. OT security is essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and resilience of critical infrastructure systems.
Get real-time asset discovery, vulnerability management, and cyberthreat protection for your OT environment. By providing agentless monitoring capabilities, identifying specialised protocols, devices, or machine-to-machine (M2M) behaviors. It helps discover OT devices in your network, assess risks, manage vulnerabilities using machine learning, threat intelligence, and behavioral analytics. It integrates with industrial equipment and security operation center (SOC) tools, offering a unified security solution built specifically to identify OT devices, vulnerabilities, and threats.
Asset discovery and context
Use a combination of passive and active agentless network monitoring to get a complete asset inventory and context such as protocols, communications, and backplane layouts.
Risk-based vulnerability management
Improve your security posture, minimize the cyberattack surface, and eliminate vulnerabilities using a risk-prioritized approach that identifies and visualizes the most likely paths of cyberattack.
Cyberthreat detection with OT behavioural analytics
Identify cyberattacks using OT -aware cyberthreat intelligence, behavioural analytics, and machine learning that takes advantage of full-fidelity packet captures.
Safeguard OT infrastructure
Improve cyber resiliency and defend against cyberattacks with comprehensive security for control systems across energy production, manufacturing, health, Transport, Water and etc.
See everything in your environment with complete visibility into all IoT and OT assets and rich context about each device, such as communication, protocols, and behaviors.
Manage security posture and reduce your cyberattack surface area with a risk-prioritized approach.
See everything in your environment with complete visibility into all IoT and OT assets and rich context about each device, such as communication, protocols, and behaviors.
eIoT includes printers, scanners, cameras, Smart TVs, VoIP phones, and other purpose-built devices used to streamline enterprise processes.
OT includes supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control system (DCS) devices, programmable logic controls (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), smart meters, and other systems that uphold critical infrastructure and system processes.
Tailored packages for SMB's to uplift cyber security
Risk-based approach for large enterprises to uplift cyber security
Work Security Beyond Boundaries with Microsoft Surface
Purpose: OT is focused on controlling physical processes and machinery, while IT is concerned with managing data and information systems.
Environment: OT systems are typically found in industrial environments such as manufacturing plants, energy grids, and transportation networks, whereas IT systems are used in corporate and office settings.
Priorities: OT prioritizes safety, reliability, and continuous operation, while IT focuses on data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Used to control industrial processes.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA): Manages remote equipment and collects data.
Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Controls manufacturing processes and equipment.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Automates specific processes or machine functions.
Microsoft Defender for IoT is a security solution designed to protect IoT and OT environments by providing asset discovery, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response capabilities.
Defender for IoT secures OT environments by:
Asset Discovery: Automatically identifying and inventorying all OT devices on the network.
Threat Detection: Using behavior analytics and machine learning to detect anomalies and potential security incidents.
Vulnerability Management: Identifying vulnerabilities in OT devices and providing recommendations for mitigation.
Incident Response: Offering tools and guidance for responding to security incidents involving OT devices.
Microsoft Defender for IoT supports a wide range of OT devices, including industrial control systems (ICS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Defender for IoT integrates with OT systems by passively monitoring network traffic and using non-intrusive methods to collect data from OT devices. This ensures that normal operations are not disrupted while providing comprehensive visibility and security.
Enhanced Security: Improved visibility and protection for OT devices and networks.
Proactive Threat Detection: Advanced analytics and machine learning for detecting sophisticated threats.
Integrated Incident Response: Seamless integration with existing security tools for coordinated response.
Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet industry-specific security standards and regulations.
Legacy Systems: Many OT environments use legacy systems that lack modern security features. Defender for IoT addresses this by providing non-intrusive monitoring and threat detection without requiring changes to existing systems.
Limited Visibility: OT environments often lack visibility into device activity. Defender for IoT enhances visibility by automatically discovering and inventorying all OT devices.
Resource Constraints: OT environments may have limited resources for security. Defender for IoT automates many security tasks, reducing the burden on OT staff.
Yes, Defender for IoT integrates with various security solutions, including Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and other third-party security tools, providing comprehensive visibility and coordinated incident response across IT and OT environments.
