KuppingerCole Report
Leadership Brief
By Richard Hill

How to get a Grip on OT Cybersecurity

With the increasing demand for more connectivity, Operational Technology (OT) organizations will need to become more interconnected with IT over time. The convergence of IT and OT is inevitable, so get started now on getting a grip on your OT Cybersecurity.
By
rh@kuppingercole.com

Content of Figures

  1. Figure 1 OT Control Systems Overview

1 Executive Summary

Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) has evolved along two seemingly different paths over time. OT with its primary focus on a ...

Login Free 30-day Select Access Get full Access

2 Analysis

Within industrial companies, computer systems generally are segmented into two broad categories: operational systems used to control industrial proces ...

With the introduction of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), both SCADA and IIoT Systems will coexist for some time into the future. IIoT Systems ha ...

Login Free 30-day Select Access Get full Access

3 Recommendations

Taking steps now to facilitate the implementation of IT security best practices into OT environments will go a long way in helping with the digital tr ...

Login Free 30-day Select Access Get full Access

4 Links to Related Research

Blog Post “Operational Technology: Safety vs. Security – or Safety and Security?”
Blog Post “Security and Operational Technology / Smart Manufactu ...

Login Free 30-day Select Access Get full Access

Copyright

©2020 KuppingerCole Analysts AG all rights reserved. Reproduction and distribution of this publication in any form is forbidden unless prior written permission. All conclusions, recommendations and predictions in this document represent KuppingerCole´s initial view. Through gathering more information and performing deep analysis, positions presented in this document will be subject to refinements or even major changes. KuppingerCole disclaim all warranties as to the completeness, accuracy and/or adequacy of this information. Even if KuppingerCole research documents may discuss legal issues related to information security and technology, KuppingerCole do not provide any legal services or advice and its publications shall not be used as such. KuppingerCole shall have no liability for errors or inadequacies in the information contained in this document. Any opinion expressed may be subject to change without notice. All product and company names are trademarksTM or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

KuppingerCole Analysts support IT professionals with outstanding expertise in defining IT strategies and in relevant decision-making processes. As a leading analyst ompany, KuppingerCole provides first-hand vendor-neutral information. Our services allow you to feel comfortable and secure in taking decisions essential to your business.

KuppingerCole, founded back in 2004, is a global, independent analyst organization headquartered in Europe. We specialize in providing vendor-neutral advice, expertise, thought leadership, and practical relevance in Cybersecurity, Digital Identity & IAM (Identity and Access Management), Cloud Risk and Security, and Artificial Intelligence, as well as for all technologies fostering Digital Transformation. We support companies, corporate users, integrators and software manufacturers in meeting both tactical and strategic challenges and make better decisions for the success of their business. Maintaining a balance between immediate implementation and long-term viability is at the heart of our philosophy.

For further information, please contact clients@kuppingercole.com.

top