1. Mar 2022

Why Zero Trust is Beneficial to Operational Technology in the Digital Transformation Process

Digital Transformation Process

Your OT environment is more connected than ever-and your old security model may be silently failing.

The Invisible Crisis in Industrial Networks

  • Legacy systems can't be patched but must stay online
  • VPNs and firewalls create dangerous illusions of safety
  • Every new IIoT device is another unlocked backdoor

Why Zero Trust Isn't Just for IT Anymore

Traditional OT security relies on:

  • Isolated networks (that no longer exist)
  • Perimeter defenses (that attackers bypass daily)
  • Hardware-based controls (that break critical workflows)

There's a better way. A Zero Trust approach that:

  • Makes unpatchable systems secure by design
  • Lets you connect OT/IT without exposing vulnerabilities
  • Cuts costs while actually stopping lateral movement

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