Securing OT: Elisity Integration with Claroty xDome

One of the biggest challenges that manufacturing and industrial organizations are facing is the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). As organizations embrace updating legacy technologies and processes, the need for comprehensive, integrated security solutions has never been more critical. This week, as industry leaders gather at the Claroty Nexus conference in Boston to discuss emerging trends and challenges in cybersecurity, we're excited to speak, exhibit, and join the community to explore the unique challenges and goals every organization has.

The Power of Integration for Microsegmentation of OT: Elisity, Claroty xDome

Elisity, a leader in identity-based microsegmentation, has joined forces with Claroty xDome to create an integrated solution that revolutionizes how organizations approach cybersecurity, access policies, and device intelligence across their enterprise networks. This integration brings together the best of IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) security, offering unparalleled visibility, control, and protection for modern enterprises.

Key Benefits for IT and OT Leaders

The combined solution of Elisity, Claroty xDome, delivers significant value for IT and OT leaders:

Comprehensive Discovery and Visibility

Everything starts with an understanding of your network and all of the devices connected to it. The integrated Elisity and Claroty solution offers unprecedented insight into your enterprise networks, from traditional IT infrastructure and legacy devices to the most advanced OT, IoT and IoMT. By providing a comprehensive view of your network, we empower you to make informed decisions and proactively address potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

• Gain a holistic view of all devices, both managed and unmanaged, across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments
• Discover previously unknown users, workloads, devices, and application traffic with the Elisity IdentityGraph™
• Enable your analysts and administrators to understand device attributes, behaviors, and potential vulnerabilities

Enhanced Security Posture

Cyber threats are evolving in sophistication; traditional perimeter-based security measures and implicit trust architectures are no longer sufficient. The Elisity and Claroty solution enables a more proactive approach to implementing advanced techniques that significantly strengthen your organization's defense against both known and emerging threats. Identity-based microsegmentation that enables dynamic least privilege access policies that adapt to the changing threat landscape in real-time.

• Implement Elisity identity-based microsegmentation for granular access control
• Apply least privilege access policies dynamically, in real-time at the network edge
• Reduce the attack surface by isolating critical assets and limiting lateral movement

Streamlined Compliance

Navigating complex government and industry regulations can be challenging and time-consuming. The Elisity and Claroty solution simplifies this process, automating many aspects of compliance and providing the tools your teams need to easily demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements. By streamlining compliance processes, we help you focus on your core business while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory conformity.

• Meet industry-specific regulations, like IEC 62443, with ease
• Use Elisity to automate policy enforcement based on device identity and context from other integrations like the risk scores from an EDR
• Demonstrate compliance with detailed audit trails and reporting

Operational Efficiency

The most sophisticated IT and security operations teams are increasingly focusing on efficiency. The integrated Elisity and Claroty solution integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure, with fast implementations that minimize disruption and downtime. By centralizing management and reducing complexity, we help you optimize your security operations, allowing your team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than day-to-day maintenance.

• Deploy Elisity quickly over existing infrastructure, zones, and conduits without downtime
• Centralize management of security policies across all environments
• Reduce complexity and operational expenses through integration

Proactive Threat Detection

With the rapid changes in today’s AI-powered attacks and evolving threats, a more proactive approach is required. Claroty’s XDome leverages advanced threat detection capabilities to identify potential security breaches before they can cause significant damage. By extending microsegmentation and security controls to industrial networks, we provide a comprehensive shield against a wide range of cyber threats, ensuring your organization stays one step ahead of malicious actors.

• Leverage Claroty xDome's advanced threat detection capabilities
• Identify and respond to the earliest indicators of threats
• Extend enterprise security and IT controls to industrial networks

Specialized Healthcare Security

The healthcare industry faces unique challenges, with patient safety and data privacy at stake. The integrated Elisty and Claroty XDome solution is tailored to address these specific needs, leveraging Claroty’s deep expertise and device database of medical devices security and Elisity’s expertise in ambulatory and clinical network protection. We enabled our customers who understand the critical nature of healthcare operations to provide robust security measures that safeguard both patient data and the devices that are vital to patient care.

• Utilize Claroty (who acquired Medigate's platform) and their expertise in identifying, categorizing and securing medical devices and clinical networks
• Ensure patient safety and data privacy in healthcare environments
• Address unique challenges of IoMT devices and workflows

Addressing the Cybersecurity Challenges of Tomorrow

As highlighted at the Claroty Nexus conference, the cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving. Recent trends show an increase in sophisticated attacks targeting the convergence points of IT and OT systems. Our integrated solution is designed to address these emerging threats head-on:

• Zero Trust Architecture: By implementing identity-based microsegmentation, organizations can adopt a true Zero Trust model, verifying every device and user before granting access. Elisity provides the ultimate platform to accelerate explicit trust architectures that are rapidly replacing legacy implicit trust technologies and processes.
• Cloud-Native Agility: The cloud-delivered platform ensures rapid deployment and continuous updates to stay ahead of new threats.
• AI-Powered Analytics: Leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning, the combined solution can detect anomalies and potential threats faster than ever before.
• Regulatory Compliance: As new cybersecurity legislation and regulations emerge, our integrated solution adapts quickly to help organizations stay compliant. For example, the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning the Chevron doctrine could significantly impact cybersecurity regulations, potentially leading to legal challenges against measures like the SEC's 2023 cyber incident reporting requirements. This development may reshape the regulatory landscape for critical infrastructure, including manufacturing, and underscores the need for OT leaders to stay vigilant in monitoring evolving cybersecurity compliance obligations while maintaining robust security practices.
• Supply Chain Security: With increased visibility across all connected devices, organizations can better manage risks associated with their supply chain and third-party OT device suppliers and vendors.

Real-World Impact:

The integration of Elisity with Claroty xDome is already making waves in various industries. For example, a major industrial manufacturer recently implemented the solution across their network of hospitals and clinics. The results were impressive:

• 40% reduction in time spent on device discovery and inventory management
• 67% decrease in security incidents related to unauthorized access
• 35% improvement in compliance audit efficiency
• Significant cost savings by consolidating multiple security tools into an integrated IT and OT operations program

Looking Ahead: The Future of IT and OT Integrated Cybersecurity

As we move forward, the line between IT and OT will continue to blur. The Internet of Things will expand, bringing new devices and new risks into our networks. Manufacturers, industrial companies, and healthcare organizations will increasingly rely on connected devices to improve operations and efficiencies. In this complex landscape, integrated solutions like the one offered by Elisity, Claroty xDome, will be crucial.

By providing a unified approach to cybersecurity across all environments, we're not just protecting assets – we're enabling innovation. Organizations can confidently embrace digital transformation, knowing they have the tools to secure their entire ecosystem.

Next steps

The integration of Elisity with Claroty xDome represents a significant leap forward in cybersecurity. It offers IT and OT leaders a powerful, unified solution to address the complex challenges of securing modern networks. As we continue to innovate and adapt to emerging threats, this integration will play a crucial role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

To learn more about the integration of Elisity and Claroty's xDome can benefit your organization, visit our booth at Claroty Nexus or schedule a call or demo with us.