Security News > 2024 > July > Securing remote access to mission-critical OT assets

Geyer also addresses the challenges and solutions for securing remote access to critical OT assets.

The trend of connecting previously isolated OT assets to public networks is driven by several factors, including the need for real-time data analysis, remote management, operational efficiency, and improved decision-making.

The integration of OT and IT networks expands the attack surface, making OT systems more vulnerable to cyberattacks that traditionally targeted IT environments.

What are the future challenges and opportunities in securing remote access to mission-critical OT assets?

The two biggest challenges around securing remote access to mission-critical OT assets are different depending on whether it's a user or machine that needs to connect to the OT asset.

With respect to machine-to-machines access organizations typically don't have an understanding of what "Known good" traffic should look like between these assets.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/07/30/grant-geyer-claroty-ot-assets-remote-access/