Armis Centrix™ Enhances OT/IoT Security with Attack Path Mapping to Prevent Lateral Threat Movement
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Attack Path Mapping
Proactively Combat Lateral Attack Movement
CPS Environments are Facing New Vulnerabilities
and a Larger Attack Surface
Complex Industrial systems have become more converged with IT, OT and IoT assets often working in the same environment, the need to get more proactive is paramount.
Security Enforcement is Difficult in Complex and Diverse Systems
OT environments can be a web of legacy and modern systems, each with unique vulnerabilities, making uniform visibility, security enforcement and management across all assets and devices difficult.
Limited Visibility Tends to Lead to Dangerous Blind Spots
OT assets are sensitive. Many use specialized and proprietary industrial protocols that don’t support traditional IT monitoring methods. Up to 50% of OT assets remain inactive and don’t communicate over the network. Given the nature of OT assets, traditional scanning can compromise their integrity, creating potential security blind spots.
Operational Disruptions Aren’t an Option
OT assets operate continuously, making it challenging to schedule maintenance windows and/or perform security updates. In some cases, legacy systems may not even have applicable security updates to deploy.
Prioritize Risks Based on Context
Instead of focusing solely on isolated, device-specific vulnerabilities without considering the broader context, Attack Path Mapping takes a more comprehensive approach by assessing risks based on how an attack propagates across systems. It evaluates the entire attack path, factoring in the operational impact and interdependencies between IT, OT, and IoT environments. This holistic view allows security teams to identify potential vulnerabilities in the context of how they could be exploited in combination, ensuring that defenses are designed to protect not just individual devices, but the critical connections between systems. By understanding these attack paths, organizations can prioritize risk mitigation efforts more effectively.
Streamline Incident Response
Understanding attack paths enables security teams to anticipate potential threats and develop preemptive mitigation strategies that account not only for where an attack impacts, but also for where it is likely to spread, helping to identify and secure vulnerable entry points across interconnected systems. By mapping the lateral movement of attackers, teams can prioritize defense measures, ensuring that proactive controls are put in place to prevent escalation and limit damage, even before an attack occurs. This approach enhances overall resilience by shifting from a reactive to a proactive security posture.
