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Key Challenges in Securing IT and OT Environments

Fourteen recurring challenges we see across industrial environments — and the visibility model we use to address them.

Key Challenges

Key Challenges in Securing IT and OT Environments

  • Legacy Systems
  • Lack of IT/OT Visibility
  • IT-OT Network Convergence Risk
  • Operational Downtime Constraints
  • Vulnerability & Patch Management
  • Insecure Industrial Protocols
  • Third-Party & Remote Access Risks
  • Limited Cybersecurity Skills
  • Ransomware & Advanced Threat Risk
  • Identity & Access Management Gaps
  • Incident Detection & Response Gaps
  • Supply Chain Security Risk
  • Data Integrity & Availability Risk
  • Governance & Ownership Gaps
IT–OT Visibility Model Asset visibility diagram showing visibility, security, and control across OT and IT devices

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