Critical, remote OT network assets that require connectivity to operate effectively are almost impossible to discern during reconnaissance. And in the event threats get onto the network, it can detect them earlier, reducing dwell time while actively preventing command and control communications from being established and stopping exfiltration.
Properly functioning OT networks frequently push the limits of legacy devices as manufacturers announce impending end of support timelines, and as technologies approach their end of useful life. The solution allows operators and security teams to secure aging assets and protect operations without a costly ‘rip and replace’.
Operational technology (OT) networks power essential physical processes in our physical world requiring high rates of reliability and uptime.
The cybersecurity of physically distributed OT assets like pumps, wellheads, and their control infrastructure, is essential for continuous operations.
Each distributed OT asset that is connected to a corporate network or the internet can lead to greater exposure to cyber threats.
Insufficient cyber defense of distributed OT endpoints can result in successful attacks on OT networks which can have catastrophic results.
Internal Threat Detection. High fidelity threat detection with no false positives. Equally effective against known and unknown threats. Reduces dwell-time of threats on the network while providing a valuable compensating control for IT/OT networks.
Boundary Defense and Threat Prevention. Equally effective at external gateways and IT/OT boundaries. 70% less boundary traffic. Actively stop threats from establishing C&C communications and exfiltrating valuable data. Improve SOC, firewall and SIEM efficiencies.
Automated Threat Response. Automate attack prevention and enable faster incident investigations. Deception360 can evolve from mirror-mode to in-line security. Responses include alerting, blocking, continuing to deceive and tarpitting.
“We’ve been extremely happy with the product and even more importantly, the support from the Packet Viper team! We know firsthand how the product has helped to drastically reduce our risk and is key to our multi-layered security strategy.”
— Manager of IT/OT Cybersecurity
A water authority conducted Red Team exercises simulating a physical breach whereby the team gained access to the network via a physical connection at a control panel at two of the unmanaged locations. The result was a success with PacketViper protecting the critical operations network, blocking the attacker’s ability to further penetrate the network while alerting operators of the attack.
PacketViper today announced that it has been named a manufacturer on the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2) contract for the U.S. Army Computer CHESS. This contract is held by Carahsoft Technology Corp.
Operational technology (OT) networks are becoming more connected to IT environments. As such, the once dependable ‘air gap’ protection between IT and OT no longer exists. This creates cyber risk that can result in substantial financial losses, the disruption of essential services, and possibly affect national security and public welfare. For organizations relying on OT, … Continue reading >>>
Ransomware is on the rise and the increasing convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks creates new pathways for attackers into coveted OT environments. As connected OT networks become more accessible to threat actors of all motivations, security teams need to look at more pragmatic ways to harden OT security without the … Continue reading >>>
How can you transform threat hunting? Consider this home security scenario: Imagine you have a choice of two home security systems: The first one only alerts you about intruders after they have broken into your house. The second one works when the threat is on your front lawn and keeps it away. Which do you … Continue reading >>>
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are on the rise. According to the Nexusguard Q2 2020 Threat Report, overall DDoS attacks increased by 515% year over year. And ‘bit-and-piece’ style attacks were up 570% compared to the same period last year. So how can you deceive bit-and-piece DDoS threats? This is a challenge, especially now, … Continue reading >>>
Heightened geopolitical tensions led to a recent warning from CISA on strengthening cyber defenses in anticipation of increased nation-state cyber attacks. While we know the specific nation-states we are most concerned with, targeting defenses against them is tricky. Attackers have abundant resources to wage dynamic, persistent attacks. Unfortunately, common cyber defense solutions are typically … Continue reading >>>
Much like the boiling frog fable, this change to our networks has happened very gradually to the point where we just accept it as normal. It's time for a paradigm shift. It’s time for EDoS to take its place next to DDoS and DoS as things to be fought against and defeated.