Key Insight Brief
Remote access is transforming industrial efficiency but introduces complex cybersecurity challenges. This brief outline three actionable strategies to secure remote access in manufacturing environments, balancing operational efficiency and robust security.
VPN is great but not for OT environment
In manufacturing, the rushed deployment of VPN gateways has expanded industrial networks’ attack surface, increasing risks like unauthorized access and data breaches.
While VPNs offer secure remote access, they lack key OT-specific functions like granular controls and protocol support, making them insufficient on their own.
Weak security measures can lead to:
- Unauthorized access risks.
- Challenges in monitoring external connections.
- Balancing continuity with strong cybersecurity.
What’s inside the brief?
This brief delivers three actionable strategies that will help manufacturers:
- Minimize Unauthorized Access by leveraging granular access controls and continuously verifying identities.
- Streamline Access Points using centralized privileged access management (PAM) tools to simplify remote connections and improve traceability.
- Enhance Threat Detection with continuous monitoring and integration with SIEM systems, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks effectively.
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