IT as OT's Shield: Visibility Matters in Converged Defense

Delinea's Joseph Carson on Why Digital Credentials Remain a Critical Vulnerability Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 4, 2024

The increasing interconnectivity between IT and operational technology systems has eliminated the concept of air-gapped environments, exposing organizations to new vulnerabilities through digital identities, said Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and advisory CISO at Delinea.

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"One of the most overlooked areas is definitely around the access controls and digital identities that we need to prioritize and protect those where we possibly can," Carson said. "When we realistically think about it, between IT and OT, IT is that kind of first layer of defense for OT environments. It's how it's been accessed and monitored."

Carson added that response time is a critical distinguishing factor between IT and OT environments, particularly when disruptions occur. "Sometimes you can live without IT systems for a ...