Fulfilling the Promise of Connected Devices: Peter Wagner, Founding Partner
Hear from Peter Wagner, an early ORDR investor and Founding Partner at Wing VC, on why connected devices represent both opportunity and critical security challenges. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of IoT/OT asset security and how organizations can effectively manage device proliferation while maintaining robust security postures. Discover the strategic importance of comprehensive asset inventory and visibility as foundational elements for securing connected environments.
What you'll learn
- Understand why comprehensive asset inventory is critical for IoT and OT security programs
- Identify key security challenges that emerge when devices connect across enterprise networks
- Learn strategic approaches to balancing innovation benefits with security requirements
- Why is asset inventory so critical for IoT and OT security programs?
- Comprehensive asset inventory provides the foundational visibility needed to identify, track, and secure all connected devices across your enterprise network. Without knowing what devices exist and how they're configured, organizations cannot effectively detect vulnerabilities, manage risks, or enforce security policies. ORDR emphasizes that visibility is the prerequisite for any mature IoT/OT security program.
- What are the main security challenges when devices connect across enterprise networks?
- Connected device proliferation introduces risks including unauthorized access points, supply chain vulnerabilities, unpatched legacy systems, and difficulty maintaining consistent security policies across heterogeneous environments. These challenges are compounded by the fact that many IoT/OT devices weren't designed with security as a primary consideration. Strategic asset management and continuous monitoring are essential to mitigating these emerging threats.
- How can organizations balance innovation benefits with IoT security requirements?
- Organizations must implement visibility and inventory solutions that enable device connectivity without sacrificing security posture. This means establishing clear asset management practices, conducting thorough risk assessments for new devices, and maintaining robust segmentation and monitoring capabilities. ORDR's approach focuses on enabling innovation through informed security decisions rather than restrictive policies.
This resource is published by ORDR, the connected asset security company. ORDR delivers AI-powered visibility, risk assessment, and automated protection for IoT, OT, and IoMT devices across healthcare, manufacturing, government, and financial environments. Browse all resources →