In today’s interconnected world, operational technology (OT) environments across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, and healthcare, are increasingly integrating cyber-physical systems (CPS), smart building solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This digital transformation brings numerous benefits but also expands the attack surface, making OT networks more vulnerable to cyber threats.
Fortinet’s Comprehensive OT Security Platform
Fortinet offers a robust OT security platform designed to protect devices, networks, and applications in harsh environments. Key features include:
- Secure Networking: Fortinet provides hardened firewalls, switches, access points, and 5G extenders to ensure secure connectivity for OT systems.
- Application Access Security: With many devices connecting to cloud applications, FortiSASE offers cloud-based security, eliminating the need for on-site security stacks.
- OT-Specific Modules: Fortinet has integrated OT-specific modules into its IT SecOps products, enhancing their ability to understand and protect OT environments.
- Device Detection and Analytics: FortiGuard OT offers comprehensive device detection, analytics, and virtual patching to protect against vulnerabilities.
Twotrees Technologies and Fortinet: A Powerful Partnership
Twotrees Technologies, in collaboration with Fortinet, can help organizations tighten security on their OT networks, safeguarding critical operations such as oil refineries, drilling rigs, factories, food plants, processing facilities, farms, and manufacturing facilities. By leveraging Fortinet’s advanced OT security solutions, Twotrees Technologies ensures that your OT environment remains secure, resilient, and compliant with evolving regulations.
Recent Additions to the Fortinet OT Security Platform
Fortinet continues to enhance its OT security platform with new capabilities and hardware designed to meet the demands of modern industrial environments. Recent updates include:
- New Ruggedized OT Switches: Fortinet has introduced two new series of rugged switches. The FortiSwitch Rugged 216F-POE is designed to support bandwidth-intensive industrial environments and redundant architectures, while the FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE is tailored to power Industrial-Internet-of-Things (IIoT) devices12. These switches are built to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity for critical OT systems.
Together, Twotrees Technologies and Fortinet provide a comprehensive approach to OT security, enabling organizations to focus on their core operations while maintaining robust protection against cyber threats. For more information about how Twotrees Technologies and Fortinet can enhance your OT security, visit our website or contact us today.
