Zero Trust OT Cybersecurity Protection and Monitoring

Joint Solution Advantages

Automated Discovery, Inventory, and Policy Creation for Cyber-Physical Systems, keeping the asset inventory up-to-date in real-time as network changes occur, including discovering new devices, removing outdated ones, and policy actions.

OT Networks vulnerabilities cannot be discovered with Network Cloaking and are highly resistant to AI-powered reconnaissance, limiting exposure to known CVEs and exploits.

Least Privilege OT Secure Remote Access is enabled with passwordless, device-centric authentication from anywhere with any application or protocol, and lidentity-based microsegmentation prevents lateral movement

Rapid, accurate detection of malicious ICS behavior by characterizations of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that rapidly pinpoint malicious behavior, provide context-rich alerts and notifications.

Securely Connecting and Protecting OT With Zero Trust

Modern society relies heavily on industrial control systems (ICS), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and Operational Technology (OT). However, this reliance on technology makes nation-states vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. Repurposed IT solutions have struggled to protect OT networks, increasing attacks on critical infrastructure.

The key features of the BlastWave-Dragos OT-Native Zero Trust solution are:

Asset Discovery and Inventory: Identifying and tracking all OT devices and systems to allow only authorized connections.
Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in OT systems and aligning protection policies to minimize risk.
Transform OT Communications into Secure Polices: By leveraging Dragos’s analysis of an OT system’s everyday communication for industrial processes, BlastWave’s policies can be optimized to ensure only authorized device communications and protocols are allowed on the OT network.
Network Cloaking: Make OT networks undiscoverable and resistant to AI-powered reconnaissance and shield unpatchable systems from hostile hackers.
Passwordless OT Secure Remote Access: Enabling secure remote access to OT systems and eliminating the phishing attack vecto.
Rapid Incident Response and Recovery: Provides sophisticated tools and processes for rapid response to cyberattacks.

BlastWave and Dragos have combined to create a joint solution that delivers a comprehensive Zero Trust solution that addresses all active phases in a Zero Trust Architecture: Identification, Protection, Detection, and Response.

Figure 1: BlastWave and Dragos Joint Solution in a Zero Trust Deployment

BlastShield™ and Dragos™: Zero Trust OT Cybersecurity Resilience

The BlastWave-Dragos OT-native cybersecurity solution is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and vulnerabilities of operational technology (OT) environments.

Here are some key benefits that the joint solution brings to a critical infrastructure company:

Proactive Security Posture:

Deep Understanding of OT: These solutions are tailored to the specific needs of OT environments, providing comprehensive protection against OT-specific threats.
Advanced Threat Detection: Rapid detection and response to advanced threats, including zero-day exploits and targeted attacks.
Real-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of OT networks and devices can help identify and mitigate potential threats early on.

Improved Operational Efficiency:

Reduced Downtime: Help maintain operational efficiency by preventing cyberattacks and minimizing downtime.
Optimized Performance: Optimizes the performance of OT systems by removing the performance bottlenecks introduced by proxy solutions.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation:

Regulatory Compliance: Zero Trust OT-native solutions help organizations comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as NERC CIP for the energy sector.
Risk Reduction: These solutions can help protect critical infrastructure and prevent significant disruptions by mitigating cyber risks.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation:

Regulatory Compliance: OT-native solutions help organizations comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as NERC CIP for the energy sector.
Risk Reduction: By mitigating cyber risks, these solutions can help protect critical infrastructure and prevent significant disruptions.

By implementing an OT-native cybersecurity solution, critical infrastructure companies can significantly enhance their security posture, protect their operations, and maintain business continuity.

Figure 2: BlastWave and Dragos & The Five ICS Critical Controls

The combined BlastWave-Dragos solution also helps organizations that are building their cybersecurity strategy around the SANS “The Five ICS Cybersecurity Critical Controls. By addressing all five controls: ICS Incident Response Plan, Defensible Architecture, ICS Network Visibility & Monitoring, Secure Remote Access, and Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, the joint solution is the foundation of a strong OT cybersecurity plan.

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BlastWave prevents AI-powered cyber attacks on critical infrastructure with a unique combination of Zero Trust Cybersecurity capabilities and delivers industrial-grade security with consumer-grade ease-of-use.

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