An effective OT vulnerability management program begins with thorough asset discovery and visibility. This includes mapping architectures, validating assets through facility walkdowns, and tracking configuration drift. Automation can streamline asset prioritization and patching, though documentation and change management remain essential, especially for safety-critical systems. Prioritization in OT differs from IT, emphasizing operational risk. Managing vendor relationships and employing compensating controls are key, and dedicated staff are required to maintain long-term program success.

Join for free to read