4 Reasons Operational Technology (OT) Requires a Different Approach to Security

OT devices were designed in isolation, with no intention for them to ever be connected to the internet or an internal network. When assets in industrial environments first became connected, the cybersecurity response was to air-gap the network. This approach is no longer feasible in many organizations. That’s because IT and OT networks are converging to increase productivity and generate more revenue for the business.

As a result, many CISOs are now responsible for protecting OT devices—and their security teams want to approach these environments the same way they secure IT networks and devices. But this does not work well for 4 main reasons. View the Solution Overview to learn more.