Essential Strategies for Successful OT Deployments

This guide outlines essential strategies for successful operational technology (OT) deployments. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication with key stakeholders, including IT security teams and plant operations management, to enhance operational efficiency and security posture. The document details the necessity of early and frequent collaboration with OT teams to avoid deployment delays, suggesting that organizations engage OT personnel from the planning phase and maintain continuous dialogue throughout the process. Additionally, it discusses the significance of improving notification tuning based on asset criticality and the need to identify and understand crown jewel assets (CJAs) for effective risk management. The guide also highlights the role of OT expertise in Security Operations Centers (SOC) and the importance of local contacts for accurate detection analysis. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive resource for organizations aiming to optimize their OT deployment strategies.