Protecting the Backbone of Your Business

Operational Technology (OT) is the backbone of critical industries, controlling everything from manufacturing equipment to power stations and railways. However, as the lines between IT and OT networks blur, these systems are now facing the same cyber threats as traditional IT systems. The rise of cyber-physical systems (CPS), a term from Gartner, has brought increased agility and efficiency but also heightened risks. Attacks on OT can have severe consequences, including industrial sabotage and major disruptions to critical infrastructure, as seen with the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.

A Unified Solution for a Converged World

The Fortinet OT Security Platform is an extension of the Fortinet Security Fabric, designed to secure the interconnected IT and OT infrastructure. It provides comprehensive protection by:

• Inspecting OT Protocols: It supports and can inspect over 70 common OT protocols, such as Modbus and PROFINET, enabling firewalls to monitor and protect device communications.

• Providing Virtual Patching: The Fortinet OT Security Service offers "virtual" patching for OT device vulnerabilities, even for legacy equipment from vendors no longer in business, without the risk of operational outages.