Operational Technology (OT) vastly differs from Information Technology (IT). OT devices help manage the vital processes of industries – factories, utilities, and other critical infrastructures. However, these devices often lack the convolution of modern operating systems found in IT environments. This creates a tangible gap in cyber security. Furthermore, modern-day industries often struggle with a particular challenge – the lack of cybersecurity skills in operational teams. Engineers and other operation staff are experts in their fields. But, generally, they are not trained in advanced cyber defense. Besides, IT departments find implementing security measures for OT devices challenging.
Veridify Security helps bridge this gap with its Intel-powered solutions that protect OT devices, particularly those running protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and PROFINET. They can be called ‘cyber security in a box’ – anyone can secure OT devices using these user-friendly technology solutions. Thanks to this flexibility – organizations can now continue smooth operations without employing specialized personnel for OT device security. Practically, this flexibility is tremendously important in industries where IT resources are stretched thin.
“The question is not whether OT systems need security – it’s what kind of security they need. Veridify promises to address this concern. Its solutions protect OT systems with curated and real-time measures, keeping their security intact even in the most complex and high-risk cyber threat scene.” — Louis Parks, Chairman & CEO
Notably, Veridify’s solutions actively protect businesses against threats. That way, it omits the necessity of constant human intervention and supervision, allowing operational teams to concentrate on what they do best, i.e., keeping things running. Typically, most modern-day cybersecurity solutions for OT devices depend heavily on monitoring. Such systems watch for anomalies, and they alert teams upon detecting suspicious activities. However, monitoring alone can’t stop cyberattacks. By the time a legitimate alarm is triggered, the breach has already occurred. Moreover, there may be false alarms, which can create confusion or lead to oversight.
Veridify’s approach is fundamentally different. The company has partnered with Intel to offer distributed end-point defense. These measures block unauthorized access attempts immediately. Doesn’t matter if an attacker attempts to intercept traffic or connect malicious devices; Veridify’s solutions stop them cold. Unlike post-breach alert-triggering monitoring systems, Veridify’s agile cyber protection tools guarantee real-time protection. As such, these tools block the threat before it becomes a problem. The company doesn’t offer any half-measures. It works with a clear and definite goal – protecting OT devices from all forms of cyberattacks at the device level and in real-time.
Furthermore, the company’s solutions run on the “Fast Acting, Zero Trust” methodology. It has been designed with speed in mind. While most traditional measures take weeks to understand the behavior of a network and its devices, Veridify’s solutions guarantee protection in under 60 seconds. This agile approach helps avoid the vulnerability of the said ‘AI training period.’ Hence, any changes to the network fail to trigger the stereotypical relearning process. The company’s DOME cyber security solution doesn’t need any AI to learn device behaviors. Plus, there isn’t any long waiting period to achieve optimal protection. Once installed, DOME promptly ensures device security. This speed is pretty much needed when it comes to avoiding catastrophic downtimes.
Sometimes, communications between OT devices become a target for attackers who want to intercept and manipulate network traffic. Veridify’s Intel-backed solutions help address this concern by creating secure tunnels between protected devices. All data transmitted through these tunnels is encrypted. Hence, malicious actors find it impossible to eavesdrop or interfere. This added layer of security helps protect devices as well as information.
In a nutshell, industries that deal with sensitive and real-time information can consider Veridify’s solutions to ensure data and device security. OT devices were never designed with cybersecurity in mind, but they are in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Unfortunately, traditional IT security tools cannot defend these critical devices, and that’s why Veridify’s Intel-powered, purpose-built solutions are crucial. The system provides the degree of protection that every OT device needs. It focuses on real-time device-level protection and help build a proactive defense strategy that neutralizes threats at the root.
