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Beyond the perimeter: tackling security challenges in OT remote access

In today’s interconnected world, ensuring the security of Operational Technology (OT) environments is more critical than ever. OT specialist Mathieu guides you through the complex landscape of remote access security, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities and threats faced by OT systems. Mathieu shares cutting-edge strategies, best practices, and real-world case studies to equip you with the knowledge needed to fortify your OT networks against cyber threats. Watch the 30 minutes inspiration session:

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Five key take-aways about today’s OT remote access challenges:

  1. Eliminate unmonitored backdoor access: Take control back by eliminating zero visibility over OT management & monitoring protocols.
  2. Educate & Train: Ensure your team understands the importance of OT remote access security and is trained on best practices.
  3. Monitor & Audit Regularly: Continuously monitor and audit your systems/external vendors to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  4. Migrate from VPN to a ZTNA approach: Ensure secure, context aware least-privilege remote access, while recording all activities and enforcing encryption and best practice 2FA.
  5. Ask help from OT experts: Talk to spotit to help you to implement a ZTNA based remote OT access architecture or remediate your current environment.
Due to new security challenges, companies are urged to migrate from a VPN based remote access solution to a remote access solution based on ZTNA

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