Not all OT Asset Inventory Solutions are the Same
A one-time or infrequently updated list of hardware and its OS or firmware provides some context. A passive capture of anything communicating on the network provides a different, but limited view.
A robust foundation for OT/ICS security requires real-time visibility to all of the hardware and software in your network, all of the users, accounts, patches, vulnerabilities, network device configurations, Windows settings, embedded device backplanes, the status of various security elements such as application firewalls, whitelisting, antivirus, etc.
Further, it should provide the ability for automated or user-created asset criticality and risk scoring. This deep and broad asset inventory acts as the foundation for true endpoint management and security. Having this kind of inventory at your fingertips significantly reduces costs and time.
Verve’s unique architecture enables just this kind of asset inventory and asset visibility. It acts as the foundation for an integrated asset management or endpoint management program for OT/ICS.
An automated and robust asset inventory increases the efficiency and cyber security maturity of your industrial environment by centralizing all endpoint asset data into one view to Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover from a single platform. Feel confident and in command of your operations when time and information are on your side.
Verve’s Asset Inventory Solution
Verve’s approach to managing an asset inventory for ICS cyber goes beyond visibility to manage and prioritize risk remediation.
No Hardware RequiredVerve’s agent-agentless technology negates the need for TAP/SPAN network infrastructure while ensuring operational safety
Agent-Based Asset ManagementAgent-proven on all OEM equipment provides the deepest view into each subnet and asset on a “real-time” basis without scanning, scripts or minimal bandwidth
Agentless Device InterfaceEfficiently and safely gather firmware, configurations, network device rules, and backplane visibility with scalable platform designed for heterogeneous asset types
Operationally SafeNo impact on OT systems to keep plants running smoothly across multiple OEM vendor platforms
Deeper Endpoint Asset Information1,000+ pieces of asset information collected including all software, patch status, vulnerabilities, configuration settings, network connectivity, users and accounts, security settings, third-party security tools, and firewall rules
Broader Network VisibilitySee assets not communicating beyond network devices to inventory behind switches and firewalls, through backplanes and serially-connected devices
Automated Risk ScoringUnparalleled endpoint risk scoring beyond CVE and CVSS scores to prioritize vulnerability and patch management for improved security posture
Deploy QuicklyWithout the need for hardware installation or physical implementation at each site, software deploys in minutes and provides instant visibility
- Real-Time Asset Data
Replace inbound discovery traffic and lagged inventory with real-time asset inventory within seconds or minutes
Reduce Operating CostReduce personnel cost with centralized visibility across all OT endpoints from a single user interface
360-Degree Asset VisibilityFull visibility into all OT and IT assets, endpoints, configurations, networks, policies and responses in a centralized display for effective analysis
Detect Unauthorized AssetsQuickly discover unwanted or malicious assets connected to your network to maintain the integrity of your operational technology systems
Immediate ResponseReal-time discovery of asset vulnerabilities leads to rapid remediation actions to reduce risk and prevent cyber security attacks
- Comprehensive Audit Trail
Track and audit where devices, vendors and third-party equipment has been in the network to discover new vulnerabilities of points of infiltration
Verve’s OT Asset Management and Visibility
Wide Coverage of OT/ICS Device Types
Verve’s software-defined, agent-based and agentless architecture safely gathers rich asset profiles with depth and breadth across all OEM platforms.
In Verve’s asset discovery dashboard, you will find different analysis and donut charts to detect and count assets from different sites into one reporting view. This view shows you the different vendors on the network and raw data details per asset.
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Vulnerability Identification and Prioritization
Use the Verve Security Center’s filters to search for specific vulnerabilities by asset type, criticality, location, history and date to prioritize remediation efforts.
Request Full DemoManage Vulnerabilities with Patching
Apply patches to fix vulnerabilities discovered with the Verve Security Center. Quickly identify the total number of patches missing and prioritize which to fix first by filtering on the severity, site location, specific asset, release date, criticality, system grouping and whitelisting enforcement.
Request Full DemoSoftware Inventory
Use Verve’s asset inventory management to gather all software installed in the network for tracking and incident response.
Request Full DemoIdentify Misconfigured Devices
Identify configuration insecurities across devices and identify potential compliance gaps. Verve gathers specific ICS/OT configuration analysis to determine potential for risks due to insecurely configured devices.
Request Full DemoRisk & Compensating Controls (risk score)
Verve offers one view into all software and patch/vulnerability statuses, including over 100 additional risk assessment measures such as compensating controls, antivirus status, user defined criticality scores, and full network configuration assessment.
• Deep visibility across all OT, IOT, OS assets and networks to discover embedded devices (even PLCs, relayed and controllers)
• Custom user-defined fields enable classification for risk and system groups
• Network information gathered for full insight into subnetworks and dual-nics
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Network Connectivity
Identify rogue connections and potential misconfigured network devices that might allow inappropriate or risky traffic/access through the network.
Verve’s visibility enables detailed analysis of network connectivity risks and operational errors that can cause downtime or damage.
User & Account Identification
Verve’s deep inventory gathers all users and accounts on the systems. These are not just accounts that are currently in use, but dormant accounts, admin accounts that have not been renamed, accounts with dated passwords, etc.
This enables rapid user and account management, a critical risk management function in OT.
Asset Inventory for ICS Cyber Security
ICS asset inventory acts as the foundation to a successful endpoint management program for OT/ICS. A robust asset inventory provides stronger vulnerability insight and management of potential risks. If developed correctly, asset inventory is an immensely valuable data source that comes full circle in setting up the dozens of cyber security best practices, insights, decision making and planning tasks you are expected to make for a long-term, successful cyber security program. Read more about our learnings.
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Read more about how asset inventory is the foundational element you need for an robust OT cyber security program.
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Vulnerability Management
Visibility to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities to remediate
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Patch Management
Apply an OT-safe patch or administer compensating controls when patching is not possible
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Comprehensive Risk Assessment
Ability to make trade-offs across risks with 360-degree view of assets
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Configuration Analysis
Visibility of configuration risks and ability to harden insecure settings
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User & Account Management
Robust visibility to information on all endpoints enables clean-up of insecure access rights
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Knowing what is on your network enables alerting of rogue devices as well as advanced host intrusion and anomaly detection
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