ScottsMiracle-Gro Implements Xage Secure Remote Access

This case study details the implementation of Xage Secure Remote Access (SRA) by ScottsMiracle-Gro to enhance cybersecurity across its North American manufacturing plants. The document outlines the challenges faced by the company in securing third-party remote access to operational technology (OT) systems while maintaining efficient operations. It describes the company's transition to a protection-first security strategy, which prioritized immediate risk reduction over complete asset visibility. Key requirements for the SRA solution included agentless access for vendors, centralized policy enforcement, and support for both legacy and modern OT systems. The case study highlights the benefits achieved through this deployment, including reduced risk, improved resilience, faster issue resolution, and enhanced visibility and auditability. Positive feedback from various teams indicates a successful adoption of the new remote access approach, which has streamlined operations and strengthened the overall security posture of the organization.