Solution BriefsSegmentationVisibilityRiskFebruary 15, 2024
Microsegmentation Solution Brief
Learn how to implement microsegmentation strategies that protect IoT and OT devices unable to run traditional security agents or receive patches. Discover practical approaches for isolating vulnerable assets, reducing lateral movement risk, and maintaining operational continuity in environments where standard endpoint protection is infeasible.
What you'll learn
- Design network segmentation policies specifically for unpatched IoT and OT devices
- Reduce lateral movement risk by isolating vulnerable assets from critical systems
- Implement microsegmentation without requiring agent-based security controls on legacy devices
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Microsegmentation Solution Brief
Frequently asked questions
- How can you implement microsegmentation on IoT devices that can't run security agents?
- ORDR's microsegmentation approach uses network-based isolation policies that don't require agents on legacy or resource-constrained devices. This allows you to segment vulnerable IoT and OT assets by creating logical network boundaries that control traffic flow without modifying device configurations.
- What's the main benefit of microsegmentation for unpatched OT environments?
- Microsegmentation dramatically reduces lateral movement risk by isolating vulnerable, unpatched devices from critical systems and each other. Even if one device is compromised, segmentation policies prevent attackers from pivoting to high-value targets, maintaining operational continuity while you manage patching timelines.
- Can microsegmentation work alongside existing OT infrastructure without disruption?
- Yes, ORDR's microsegmentation strategies are designed specifically for operational environments where downtime and device modifications are infeasible. The approach maintains existing network functionality while adding protective isolation policies that adapt to your OT's specific topology and constraints.
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