Protection of critical Operational Technology (OT) networks requires sound edge security, combined with comprehensive monitoring. A perimeter must be established, and cybersecurity products should be deployed to identify if that perimeter has been bypassed. To protect critical infrastructure networks, a common practice has traditionally been to establish an air gap to disconnect OT networks from “untrusted” or less secure networks, the internet, and the outside world. Critical infrastructure organizations cannot afford any level of compromise or loss of operational assurance. When an air gap is established, the risk of a cyberattack drops dramatically, however, humans are fallible – mistakes can be made, and threats can still be introduced through a variety of threat vectors. Therefore, critical infrastructure organizations have recognized the need for a solution that provides centralized visibility into their networks, even with an air-gapped architecture, for stronger security. Owl Cyber Defense and Dragos have joined forces to provide centralized visibility to ICS/OT assets through a secure, one-way data transfer.
