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Securing Remote Operations for Critical Infrastructures
Bill Moore
CEO and Founder at XONA
The Oil & Gas Automation and Digitalization Conference 2023 gained a notable addition in Bill Moore, CEO and Founder of XONA, renowned for pioneering cybersecurity advancements. Moore’s insights enriched the event, offering actionable perspectives on safeguarding critical infrastructures. With XONA’s expertise, his presentation focused on securing remote operations, spotlighting the transformative concept of zero-trust architecture—a revolutionary approach reshaping cybersecurity strategies for organizations seeking seamless yet fortified access.
In an era where remote access is crucial for managing operational technology (OT) in critical infrastructures like offshore oil rigs and other essential facilities, the challenge lies in maintaining security amidst the expanded threat landscape. The conventional approach of exposing critical systems to the external environment raises significant security concerns. However, the emergence of a zero-trust architecture offers a promising solution. By treating every user and device as untrusted and requiring strict verification through multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access controls, time-based restrictions, and constant user session monitoring, this approach ensures secure remote operations. The integration of protocol isolation and real-time analytics further fortifies this model, enabling seamless and secure remote access while mitigating potential risks. In summary, the demand for 24/7 remote access to critical infrastructures necessitates a balance between accessibility and security. The zero-trust architecture, characterized by stringent verification measures, isolated protocols, and continuous monitoring, presents a robust strategy to enable secure remote operations. By adopting these advanced security practices, organizations can confidently embrace the benefits of remote access while safeguarding their vital systems from evolving cyber threats
In an era where remote access is crucial for managing operational technology (OT) in critical infrastructures like offshore oil rigs and other essential facilities, the challenge lies in maintaining security amidst the expanded threat landscape. The conventional approach of exposing critical systems to the external environment raises significant security concerns. However, the emergence of a zero-trust architecture offers a promising solution. By treating every user and device as untrusted and requiring strict verification through multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access controls, time-based restrictions, and constant user session monitoring, this approach ensures secure remote operations. The integration of protocol isolation and real-time analytics further fortifies this model, enabling seamless and secure remote access while mitigating potential risks. In summary, the demand for 24/7 remote access to critical infrastructures necessitates a balance between accessibility and security. The zero-trust architecture, characterized by stringent verification measures, isolated protocols, and continuous monitoring, presents a robust strategy to enable secure remote operations. By adopting these advanced security practices, organizations can confidently embrace the benefits of remote access while safeguarding their vital systems from evolving cyber threats
- Remote access is becoming a necessity for OT and there are countless reasons from professionals running offshore oil rigs other critical facilities needing 24/7 access from anywhere. But providing that access has traditionally been too complex and fraught with security issues as exposing critical infrastructure to the “outside” greatly expands the attack surface for hackers.
- Remote access is becoming a necessity for OT and there are countless reasons from professionals running offshore oil rigs other critical facilities needing 24/7 access from anywhere. But providing that access has traditionally been too complex and fraught with security issues as exposing critical infrastructure to the “outside” greatly expands the attack surface for hackers.
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