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industry unlocked development , employee training and technology upgrades . By taking proactive steps to address cybersecurity risks , port operators can reduce the risk of cyberattacks and protect their operations and data .
This customer took the following steps to develop a world-class OT cybersecurity programme :
• The team worked with Dragos and other partners to conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks in the port ’ s network and IoT devices .
• Using the challenges outlined above as a backdrop , the team reviewed results of the risk assessments in the context of their environment . Next , they developed and implemented a cybersecurity plan that includes policies and procedures for incident response , data protection and access control .
• Within this plan , they did a proof-ofconcept ( POC ) with Dragos . Based on the results , they procured and deployed the Dragos Platform , to monitor and detect cyber threats to the port ’ s OT systems . The platform uses advanced analytics to detect and respond to cyber threats , including malware , phishing and other types of attacks .
Result
Through its unwavering dedication to OT cybersecurity and its partnership with Dragos , the company has been able to significantly enhance the security of its OT environments . Today , it can quantify and prove its ability to detect , mitigate and respond to cybersecurity threats across its networks – resulting in favourable insurance premiums , increased trust and collaboration with internal stakeholders and endorsed by the board , and best-in-class positioning with regulatory bodies .
Dragos platform usage profile and benefits
Dragos Platform technology has provided continuous monitoring and detection of potential cyber threats , allowing the ports to take proactive measures to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks .
• The team uses the platform to conduct automated asset inventories and analyse multiple data sources including protocols , network traffic , www . intelligentciso . com
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