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For the last 30 years , we have witnessed slow-but-steady changes to how operational technology ( OT ) works . With quantum advancements and technology intersection points in manufacturing and critical infrastructure environments , we can be more effective and efficient ; while also achieving exacting required standards .

Concurrently , and particularly during the last decade , OT environments increasingly face a new challenge of maintaining secured environments . Much as we ’ ve seen in IT , OT is increasingly in the crosshairs of security incidents that can impact or fully disable operations .

Arguably , however , the impact of a security incident on OT can have longer and more dire consequences when it involves shutting off processes such as water treatment , electricity , air transportation , or manufacturing of cars , medical devices or food items .

Historically , security grew up in an age of “ cat and mouse ” where the hacker “ villain ” and security “ hero ” are in a constant game of one upsmanship . The unique goal of both is to outsmart the other , thus creating a game of leapfrog between the attack and existing security designed to protect the target . Invariably , there are organizations and individuals that get caught in the security pinch and become the next victims .

This white paper examines current standard security practices and how we ’ re beginning to change our response and embrace a new method to protect our OT environments – a move predicated on early detection and prevention before damage occurs . p

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