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OT/ICS Security Context

Cybersecurity Contexts Cloud Security Context OT/ICS Security Context SaaS Security Context Logging & Telemetry SOC Monitoring & Alerting Security Architecture & Standards Vulnerability Management Backup & Resilience Controls Network Security & Segmentation Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure Configuration & Hardening Backup Restore & Integrity Validation Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity (BCP) Containment & Eradication Investigation & Forensics Dependency & Relationship Mapping
Cybersecurity Contexts Cloud Security Context OT/ICS Security Context SaaS Security Context Logging & Telemetry SOC Monitoring & Alerting Security Architecture & Standards Vulnerability Management Backup & Resilience Controls Network Security & Segmentation Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure Configuration & Hardening Backup Restore & Integrity Validation Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity (BCP) Containment & Eradication Investigation & Forensics Dependency & Relationship Mapping
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Apply cybersecurity capabilities to operational technology by prioritizing safety and uptime, managing legacy constraints, and controlling connectivity between IT and OT environments.

OT/ICS environments often have different priorities and constraints than IT: availability and safety are paramount, patching may be constrained, and connectivity changes can have operational consequences.

Outcomes

  • Reduced risk of operational disruption and safety incidents
  • Better visibility of OT assets, connectivity, and exposure
  • More realistic security controls aligned to OT constraints
  • Clear decision-making for IT/OT boundary changes and exceptions

What to consider

  • Safety and uptime requirements as primary constraints
  • Legacy systems with limited patching and monitoring options
  • Segmentation and controlled IT/OT integration pathways
  • Incident response coordination with operations teams