The need for scalable OT security - Help Net Security

The need for scalable OT security - Help Net Security

As manufacturers and other industrial network owners are becoming more security conscious, they are coming up against security performance issues. Operational Technology (OT) networks are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks, yet many of the existing solutions for OT security are not designed for the high volume of traffic on these networks.


Recent incidents such as the attack against Norsk Hydro have proven yet again that any OT network, whether operating a manufacturing plant, critical infrastructure, or a smart building, can be the next victim of a cyberattack. Asset owners need to protect themselves.


Attacks can result in a global production halt, which cause an immediate loss of revenue and take a long time to recover from. This can be a loss of competitive advantages if trade secrets are stolen, ..

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