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Guidance for Securing Operational Technology (OT) Assets with Claroty xDome on AWS

Implement a cybersecurity approach to secure OT, Internet of Things (IoT), and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) assets

Overview

This Guidance helps protect OT infrastructure using cybersecurity services. As digital applications for OT have increased, so has the convergence of OT and IoT technology. However, a more complex OT network may open the way for security vulnerabilities. With this Guidance, you can implement a cybersecurity approach to defend against malicious attacks, support passive monitoring 24/7, and plan for pre-defined actions to avoid security breaches that may lead to plant shutdowns.

How it works

These technical details feature an architecture diagram to illustrate how to effectively use this solution. The architecture diagram shows the key components and their interactions, providing an overview of the architecture's structure and functionality step-by-step.

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Well-Architected Pillars

The architecture diagram above is an example of a Solution created with Well-Architected best practices in mind. To be fully Well-Architected, you should follow as many Well-Architected best practices as possible.

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Disclaimer

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