October 28, 2024 at 07:26AM
Operational Technology (OT) security is crucial for marine vessels and port operators, as digitalization leads to new security challenges. SSH’s PrivX OT Edition addresses these issues by providing secure, centralized remote access management for critical systems, enhancing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency while mitigating cyber risks across the maritime industry.
### Meeting Notes Takeaways: Oct 28, 2024 – The Hacker News Operational Technology / Cybersecurity
1. **Current OT Security Challenges**:
– Marine vessel and port operators face new security challenges due to the rapid digitalization and automation of ships and industrial cranes.
– Remote access management is crucial as diagnostics and maintenance are often performed by third-party vendors.
2. **Notable Customer Cases**:
– **Marine Vessel Operator**:
– **Challenges**: Inadequate existing security measures, constant connections, lack of identity linking to sessions, insufficient access controls, poor auditing capabilities, and scalability issues.
– **Solution**: Implemented SSH’s PrivX OT Edition providing:
– Centralized and scalable remote access management.
– Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just Enough Access (JEA) features.
– Comprehensive auditing for detailed insights.
– Automation via AWS for enhanced performance.
– **Results**: Improved crew safety, reduced dock time, minimized operational disruptions, and compliance with NIS2 Directive and IEC 62442 standards.
– **Industrial Equipment Manufacturer**:
– **Challenges**: Insufficient security controls, lack of granularity, difficulties in restricting access based on region, and inadequate auditing for compliance.
– **Solution**: Adopted PrivX OT Edition leading to:
– Regional access restrictions for vendor technicians.
– Enhanced access controls using JIT and JEA methodologies.
– Non-disruptive deployment with enhanced auditing capabilities.
– **Results**: Secure and timely technician access, improved segregation of duties, and minimal impact on existing infrastructure.
3. **Conclusion**:
– The PrivX OT Edition centralizes access to critical IT and OT systems, streamlining security measures and enhancing compliance while ensuring scalability for industrial environments.
4. **Further Reading**:
– Links to detailed case studies on the two customers are available for those interested in more information.
5. **Engagement**:
– Encourage following SSH Communications Security on Twitter and LinkedIn for more exclusive content and updates in the field.