Mountain View, Calif. – In an exciting development on May 8, 2024, Cyolo, a leading provider of secure remote access solutions for operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), has officially announced a strategic partnership with Dragos, a prominent global cybersecurity firm specializing in ICS/OT security. This collaboration is a part of Cyolo’s CyoloVerse partner program and will see the integration of Cyolo’s PRO Secure Remote Access Platform with Dragos’s state-of-the-art OT cybersecurity platform. The primary objective of this partnership is to offer organizations a comprehensive and interoperable solution to safeguard their critical infrastructure against cyber threats.
The modernization of technology in ICS/OT environments brings with it unique risks for critical infrastructure. These risks can range from the absence of support for contemporary authentication and connectivity methods in traditional setups, to the integration of legacy infrastructure with outdated operating systems, and the potential vulnerability to breaches from third-party remote access.
The interoperability between Cyolo and Dragos is specifically tailored to empower OT customers with enhanced visibility and management of their asset inventory. Moreover, this collaboration aims to bolster asset vulnerability detection and remediation capabilities through a seamless and secure controlled access platform.
Matt Cowell, VP of Business Development at Dragos, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership by acknowledging the transformative impact of Cyolo’s ICS/OT security expertise on organizations’ understanding of secure remote access. He highlighted the collective capabilities and unique strengths of both companies that enable them to fortify security across various layers of the operational environment and extend protection to a broader spectrum of organizations within critical infrastructure. The ultimate goal is to mitigate risks as organizations expand their connectivity.
By combining Cyolo’s PRO platform with Dragos’s OT-native network visibility and monitoring offerings, a formidable advantage is created. The Dragos Platform empowers organizations to scale their protection, leverage threat intelligence to combat current threats effectively, and utilize tools for swift incident response. In tandem, Cyolo’s robust role-based access, application, and policy control features enable the Dragos Platform to manage Cyolo’s Identity-based parameters in alignment with SOC/IR policies and guidelines in the future.
The unified efforts of Cyolo and Dragos converge to deliver a comprehensive ICS/OT security framework based on the five critical controls of effective ICS/OT security. These controls include ICS incident response, defensible architecture, ICS network visibility monitoring, remote access security, and risk-based vulnerability management. By prioritizing these controls, organizations can proactively address vulnerabilities and enhance their operational resilience against potential cyber threats.
The integration of Cyolo PRO and the Dragos Platform through an API architecture or operator console promises unparalleled visibility and control of critical digital assets through secure identity-based access. This holistic approach to security aims to provide simpler, stronger, and more efficient security controls that lay the groundwork for a Zero Trust model (NIST 800-207).
Joe O’Donnell, EVP Corporate Development and OT GM at Cyolo, emphasized the significance of this partnership in addressing security and operational challenges in OT environments. The interoperability between the Dragos Platform and Cyolo PRO equips OT practitioners and industrial organizations with a suite of cybersecurity services essential for fortifying access security and enhancing overall security posture in Industry 4.0 landscapes.
Conclusively, Dino Busalachi, CTO, and Co-Founder at Velta Technology, a joint partner in this endeavor, stressed the critical importance of partnering with Cyolo and Dragos in response to the escalating cyber threats and the growing adoption of Industry 4.0. Their collaborative solutions are tailored to bolster access security for customers in the industrial sector and elevate their overall security resilience.
In a world where secure industrial networks are imperative to prevent disruptions, ensure safety, and maintain regulatory compliance, the Dragos Platform stands out as the most effective industrial cybersecurity technology. It provides customers with comprehensive visibility into their ICS/OT assets, vulnerabilities, threats, and corresponding response actions. The software’s strength lies in Dragos’s ability to leverage industry-leading OT threat intelligence and insights from their services team, thereby solidifying its position in the cybersecurity domain.
About Cyolo: Cyolo plays a pivotal role in securing OT and ICS organizations amidst the challenges posed by distributed work environments and escalating cyber threats. The Cyolo platform facilitates seamless and secure connectivity for all users, including employees, third parties, and remote/on-site workers, through modern identity-based authentication. By integrating seamlessly with existing technology stacks, Cyolo simplifies the process of securely connecting individuals to their work environments. To learn more about Cyolo’s cutting-edge solutions, visit https://cyolo.io.