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Beyond Monitoring: Proving OT Security Compliance

How to Demonstrate Security for Insurers and Regulatory Compliance and Pinpoint True Risk

Insurers and Regulators Don't Trust, They Verify

In today’s OT environment, it’s not enough to say you’re secure; you must prove it. Both insurance providers and regulatory bodies require documented, provable data demonstrating your consistent application of security measures.

Failure to provide this proof doesn’t just put you at risk of regulatory penalties. It could also lead to skyrocketing insurance premiums or even a denial of claims, leaving you exposed when you can least afford it.

 

Five Strategies For Proving OT Security

Traditional monitoring solutions won’t cut it anymore. What’s required is an endpoint-based approach that provides data demonstrating your consistent application of security measures.

1. Adopt a Dynamic Approach to Compliance

Organizations should adhere to a dynamic compliance framework to keep up with rapidly evolving regulations. This involves:

  • Regular Policy Refreshes: Make it a practice to update your compliance policies regularly.
  • Real-Time Compliance Monitoring: Utilize real-time monitoring tools to monitor key compliance metrics.
  • Automated Audits: Incorporate periodic audits into your framework using software that can automate these processes for agility.

Integrating these steps helps ensure your OT environment stays aligned with current and future regulatory standards.

2. Customize Your Governance Strategy

Understanding that one size does not fit all, especially in OT, is critical.

  • Create OT-Specific Templates: Develop governance templates tailored for OT complexities, encompassing data security, operational safety, and reliability.
  • Adjustable Protocols: Implement configurable governance protocols to shape the governance model around the unique needs of your OT systems.

3. Establish Centralized Visibility for Effective Oversight

Centralized visibility forms the backbone of both compliance and governance.

  • Unified Dashboards: Use a single dashboard that aggregates data from all OT components, providing a unified view for real-time monitoring.
  • Granular Insights: Opt for a platform that gives detailed insights into vulnerabilities and risks, facilitating quick decision-making.

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4. Enable Local Implementation While Maintaining Global Standards

Local teams are often more familiar with the intricacies of their specific OT systems.

  • Think Global: Act Local: Develop a centralized compliance framework but allow local operators to tailor its implementation.
  • Efficient Local Actions: Provide local teams with the resources and authority to take immediate corrective actions.

5. Blend Internal and External Expertise for Talent Management

Human resources are often a limiting factor in OT cybersecurity.

  • Internal Focus: Keep an internal team focused on tasks requiring deep organizational understanding.
  • External Support: Outsource scalable, less-sensitive tasks like periodic audits and patch management to specialized external resources.

From Best Practices to Tailored Solutions With Verve

Why merely meet compliance standards when you can transcend them? With Verve, it’s not just about mitigating risks; it’s about leveraging opportunities for operational excellence. Offering a unique blend of active management, centralized visibility, and vendor-agnostic security, Verve enables you to unify all facets of cybersecurity, going beyond meeting basic compliance to mastering the art of OT governance.

Active Management: Accelerated Remediation of Risks and Response to Threats

No more playing catch-up. Verve’s active management system continuously identifies and prioritizes risks and threats so you can address them before they become crises. Rapid remediation gives you the advantage, ensuring your operational environment remains secure and compliant.

Centralized Visibility: Improved Reporting for Boards, Insurers, Regulators

Cut through the noise with Verve’s centralized dashboard. It consolidates all your OT data, offering enhanced visibility that streamlines reporting to various stakeholders. This centralized viewpoint simplifies compliance and provides the granular insights necessary for informed decision-making.

Vendor-Agnostic Security: No More Gaps

Break free from the limitations of vendor-specific solutions. Verve’s vendor-agnostic approach allows seamless integration with your existing OT environment. By eliminating compatibility issues, you fortify your overall security posture, closing the gaps that could leave you vulnerable.

24/7 Support: Because Security Never Sleeps

Operational technologies don’t clock out, and neither do we. Verve’s round-the-clock support ensures you’re never alone when navigating the treacherous waters of OT compliance and governance.

With Verve, I'm able to show what we are doing to ensure the safety of our production facility. We can present vulnerability reports, patching reports, usernames, and passwords. When we show [Verve] to insurers, they find it amazing.
Lead for Control System Support TeamOil & Gas Production Company

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