Managing Cyber Risk in Evolving OT Environments

This solution brief outlines the collaboration between Garland Technology and Industrial Defender to enhance cybersecurity in operational technology (OT) environments. The document describes the increasing connectivity in OT/ICS environments, which leads to greater operational efficiency but also increases the attack surface for cyber threats. It emphasizes the necessity for asset owners in sectors such as utilities, oil and gas, and manufacturing to monitor their OT assets’ configurations and operations to maintain security and compliance. The brief details the integration of Garland Technology's network TAPs and Industrial Defender's platform, providing comprehensive visibility and asset management. Key components like the Industrial Defender Collector and Central Manager are discussed, which analyze network traffic and manage OT asset data. The solution aims to facilitate compliance with standards including NERC CIP and IEC 62443 while offering features like anomaly detection, configuration management, and vulnerability management to protect critical infrastructure.