Agentless device security for OT environments
Security requirements in OT (Operational Technology) environments continue to change. Air-gap approaches that once isolated OT devices from the internet are rapidly decreasing, exposing OT devices to internet-based malware and hacker threats. OT devices are also difficult to patch, often run on older software versions, and are difficult to monitor and protect with traditional IT security products. As a result, OT environments are exposed to significant risk, which can ultimately create risk for people as well.
Agentless Security Platform Armis
Armis is the first enterprise-grade, agentless security platform designed to address new threat factors in OT environments.
The Armis platform discovers all managed, unmanaged, OT, and IIoT devices across existing network and wireless environments. When a device is discovered, it analyzes device behavior, identifies risk, and protects critical OT environments from attacks.
Armis integrates easily with existing network and security products in a cloud-based, agentless model. It passively monitors wired and wireless traffic to identify devices and understand device behavior without interruption.
In real time, Armis compares device status and behavior against known-good baselines learned from similar devices in other environments, using a cloud-based Device Knowledgebase containing information on more than 110 million devices.
When a device does not match its baseline, Armis generates an alert and can automatically disconnect or quarantine the device.
Recognize and classify all devices connected to the network, whether online or offline.
No agent installation or configuration is required on devices, and device operations are not affected.
Passive scanning creates no network impact and does not attempt active scanning of devices.
Can be installed quickly and easily into existing operating infrastructure.
Armis helps Mondelez International operate production facilities and processes safely.
Paolo Vallotti, Global CIO of the company, With Armis, we gained the visibility needed to run production without interruption and significantly improved management capability. he said.
Downtime can be significantly reduced or removed.
Attacks on sensitive Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and other OT systems can stop business operations and cause serious aftereffects. Armis protects company systems from operational downtime within two seconds. Armis first provides broad security controls so recommended best-practice controls from NIST and CIS can be applied to OT environments. When Armis detects abnormal signs such as a cyber attack, it immediately takes actions to block them, supporting responses from alert generation to full device quarantine.
Maintain OT system safety.
A successful attack against OT devices can cause serious consequences for product quality and human safety. Armis identifies attackable vulnerabilities and prepares risk assessments based on software versions running at each location, device connection types, and other factors. These risk assessments help teams take proactive mitigation actions and validate the integrity of network control policies by monitoring device communication.
Detect and defend against malware attacks.
As OT environments become increasingly connected to enterprise networks, OT devices are exposed to malware such as NotPetya, WannaCry, and LockerGoga. Armis continuously monitors device behavior across wireless networks to detect and defend against attacks and anomalies. When an attack is detected, Armis can block it through automated response and integrate with switches, firewalls, NAC, and other security systems to apply segmented security policies.
Agentless, passive, and broad device support.
Most OT devices do not support agent installation. Network scanning that interrupts devices is also not acceptable. Armis operates in a 100% passive and agentless manner without affecting sensitive OT devices. It covers OT and IT environments from production floors to management offices, providing visibility and security for managed, unmanaged, OT, and enterprise IoT devices.
Asset Discovery
Discover all OT devices, including SCADA, PCS, DCS, PLC, HMI, MES, and other devices inside the company.
Classify devices by location, IP, OS, model, and manufacturer.
Track connection information and usage history through OT protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, and Modbus.
Integrate with asset management systems such as CMMS and CMDB.
Risk Management
No agent installation or configuration is required on devices, and device operations are not affected.
Threat Detection
Detect changes in device status and behavior.
Detect anomalous behavior.
Detect policy violations.
Threat Response
Automatically quarantine devices.
Integrate with firewall, NAC, and SIEM policies.
Support reduced dwell time.
Support improved threat response.
Armis is the first agentless enterprise security platform designed to address new threat factors in OT environments. It discovers all managed, unmanaged, OT, and IIoT devices across existing network and wireless environments, analyzes device behavior, identifies risk, and protects critical OT environments. Armis integrates easily with existing network and security products in a cloud-based, agentless model, passively monitors wired and wireless traffic, and compares device behavior against known-good baselines from its Device Knowledgebase. If a device deviates from baseline, Armis can alert, disconnect, or quarantine it.
Armis is an agentless enterprise security platform that addresses new threats from unmanaged and IoT devices. Fortune 1000 companies use Armis out-of-band sensing technology to discover and analyze devices ranging from traditional endpoints to smart TVs, printers, HVAC systems, industrial robots, and medical devices. Armis detects devices on online and offline networks, continuously analyzes their behavior, identifies threats and attacks, and protects critical company information and systems through policy actions and quarantine. Armis is a private company headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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