Pandian Gnanaprakasam, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of ORDR, brings deep expertise in connected asset security to this Founder's Corner installment. With years of experience protecting IoT, IoMT, and industrial environments, Gnanaprakasam addresses the most pressing challenges organizations face when securing unmanaged and legacy devices at scale.
The security landscape for connected devices has fundamentally shifted. Organizations now operate heterogeneous environments spanning IoT sensors, biomedical devices, building management systems, operational technology networks, and traditional IT infrastructure. This complexity creates visibility gaps that attackers exploit. Gnanaprakasam emphasizes that unified visibility across all connected assets is not optional but essential for effective risk reduction.
Traditional network segmentation approaches often fail in modern environments because they lack device intelligence. Gnanaprakasam explains how context-aware segmentation powered by comprehensive asset discovery enables organizations to implement zero-trust principles without disrupting critical operations. Understanding device behavior, vulnerabilities, and risk profiles becomes the foundation for intelligent security controls.
The stakes are highest in healthcare and industrial settings where device failures directly impact human safety and operational continuity. Gnanaprakasam discusses how connected asset platforms bridge the gap between security teams and clinical or operational staff, enabling collaboration without compromising either priority. When security teams possess real-time visibility into device health and risk posture, they can make decisions that protect both assets and missions.
Leadership in cybersecurity requires balancing innovation with risk management. Gnanaprakasam's perspective underscores why security must be proactive rather than reactive, starting with comprehensive asset discovery and continuing through continuous monitoring and adaptive segmentation strategies. Organizations that succeed in protecting connected devices treat visibility and context as competitive advantages.