Solution Brief

Mor OT Assets Visibility and Vulnerability Management Solutions

Overview:

In an increasingly interconnected world, operational technology (OT) environments are becoming more exposed to cybersecurity threats. OT systems, such as DCS (Distributed Control Systems), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and other industrial control systems (ICS), are critical to the functioning of sectors like oil and gas, energy, chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, transportation, and utilities. However, many of these systems cannot be easily or timely patched, run on legacy operating system, lack adequate security controls, and run on proprietary operating system making them highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks or difficult to secure. To protect these critical assets, organizations need a comprehensive OT asset visibility and vulnerability management solution. This solution allows for identification and risk assessment of OT assets, enabling organizations to identify vulnerabilities, track assets, and proactively mitigate potential threats.

Key Challenges:

Lack of Visibility: OT environments are often complex and poorly documented, with many assets unmanaged or invisible to traditional IT security tools.
Increased Attack Surface: The convergence of IT and OT systems, along with the rise of Industrial IoT (IIoT) led by Industry 4.0 and 5.0, has significantly expanded the attack surface.
Vulnerability Exposure: Many OT systems are running on legacy software with known vulnerabilities but no patching or remediation strategy.
Regulatory Compliance: Organizations in critical infrastructure sectors in many countries are required to meet various cybersecurity standards, regulations or directives, such as NIST, IEC 62443, and NERC CIP, but find it difficult to maintain compliance due to gaps in asset visibility and vulnerability management.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Asset Discovery and Inventory
- Asset Identification: Identify assets, including industrial control systems, IoT devices, sensors, and endpoints, including computers and network devices. Mor provides in-depth inventory including OT control and IO hardware/software, field devices, and applications installed on computers.
- Asset Classification: Classify assets by location, site, area, type, manufacturer, model, and function, providing an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all OT devices and systems.
- Offline Asset Detection: Identify and manage assets that may not be connected to the network but still play a critical role in OT operations.
Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability Assessment: Automatically assess OT devices and systems for known vulnerabilities using specialized threat intelligence feeds and vulnerability databases, including CVEs relevant to OT systems and software applications.
- Risk Scoring: Assign risk scores to vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and the potential impact on critical systems, enabling prioritized remediation efforts.
Unauthorized OT Configuration Changes Detection
- Mor utilizes an intelligent change detection system, ensuring that no unauthorized changes in OT system configuration can be done or alerted. Preventing or alerting unauthorized changes in control configuration or safety logic can prevent security incidents.
Compliance Reporting and Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance Tracking: Help organizations meet cybersecurity regulations and industry standards, such as NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and NIST by providing compliance reporting and tracking tools.
- Audit Trails: Maintain detailed logs of asset and vulnerability management activities, ensuring visibility for audits and regulatory compliance.
Advanced Analytics and Reporting
- Vulnerability Prioritization: Use advanced analytics to assess the criticality of vulnerabilities in OT environments based on asset importance and operational risk.
- Risk Mitigation Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports that document risk assessments, remediation efforts, and vulnerability management performance, helping organizations demonstrate their cybersecurity efforts to stakeholders.
Integration with IT Ecosystem
- API Support: Seamless API integration with ERP systems like ServiceNow, SAP, and similar enterprise solutions.

Benefits:

Improved Asset Visibility: Gain complete visibility of OT assets across complex environments, including assets that are otherwise difficult to detect, such as legacy systems and disconnected devices.
Proactive Risk Mitigation: Identify and address vulnerabilities before they are exploited or prevent unauthorized changes, reducing the risk of cyber-attacks and operational disruptions.
Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthen the security of critical OT systems through asset monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement.
Reduced Downtime: Minimize the risk of operational downtime caused by cyber incidents by ensuring vulnerabilities are detected and addressed proactively.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, avoiding penalties and enhancing your organization’s security reputation.
Increased Operational Efficiency: Automate asset management and vulnerability scanning processes to reduce manual workloads and accelerate remediation timelines.

Use Cases:

Oil & Gas and Chemicals: Safeguard assets such as DCS, PLCs, and safety systems, ensuring safe operations and preventing potential safety hazards or environmental risks.
Manufacturing: Secure production lines and SCADA and PLC systems to prevent cyber-attacks that could halt manufacturing operations, damage equipment, or affect product quality.
Utilities: Ensure the security and integrity of OT systems in utilities, safeguarding against potential attacks that could compromise public health or water supply.
Energy Sector: Protect critical power grids, substations, and SCADA systems from vulnerabilities that could be exploited to disrupt power supply or compromise safety systems.

Conclusion:

The Mor OT Assets Visibility and Vulnerability Management Software is an essential tool for organizations seeking to protect their critical operational technology environments. By providing visibility into OT assets and identifying vulnerabilities this solution empowers organizations to mitigate cybersecurity threats and ensure the continuity and safety of critical operations. With the increasing convergence of IT and OT, this solution delivers a comprehensive approach to managing vulnerabilities across complex, hybrid environments while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.