The digital transformation of industrial and operational technology (OT) environments has unlocked unprecedented gains in efficiency, productivity, and innovation. However, as operational technology systems become more connected to IT networks, they also become prime targets for cyber threats. These cyber-physical systems (CPS)—including systems such as Industrial Control Systems, IoT devices, and building automation systems—are now at the center of the cybersecurity challenge, and IT leaders are increasingly being tasked with their protection.
ColorTokens and Claroty have partnered to create a holistic cybersecurity solution in response to this growing challenge. Their newly published joint white paper highlights the evolving threat landscape and explains how their integrated technologies empower IT and security teams to protect CPS environments with precision and resilience. You can download the white paper here, and their joint press release with details about their partnership here.
The Challenge: Securing Cyber-Physical Systems in a Converged IT/OT World
The convergence of IT and OT networks has created new attack pathways that leave critical systems vulnerable to cyberattacks. Key findings from Claroty’s 2023 research include:
- Increased Ransomware Impacts: 37% of ransomware attacks now affect both IT and OT environments—a significant rise from previous years.
- Greater IT Responsibility for OT Security: The number of organizations tasking CISOs with OT security grew from 10% in 2022 to 27% in 2024.
- Regulatory Pressures: Governments worldwide are enforcing stricter compliance measures, including the NIS2 Directive (EU), NIST 800-82r3 (USA), and SOCI rules (Australia).
Despite this growing responsibility, traditional IT security tools struggle to address the unique complexities of CPS environments. Limited visibility, incomplete asset inventories, and inadequate threat detection mechanisms exacerbate the risk of operational disruptions.
The Solution: ColorTokens and Claroty’s Integrated Approach
To tackle these challenges, ColorTokens and Claroty have combined their expertise to deliver a powerful cybersecurity solution that addresses the unique needs of CPS environments.
Key Capabilities of the Claroty xDome Platform
- Asset Inventory: Comprehensive visibility into all CPS devices, including proprietary protocols, firmware details, and communication paths.
- Exposure Management: Tailored risk assessment based on vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other exposures specific to OT systems.
- Secure Access: Role- and policy-based controls, enhanced by Zero Trust principles and real-time session monitoring.
- Threat Detection: Multiple detection engines optimized for industrial protocols and device behaviors.
Figure: The Deployment Architecture Of The Combined Claroty And Colortokens Solutions
ColorTokens’ Xshield Enterprise Microsegmentation Platform
ColorTokens’ Xshield enhances Claroty’s abilities by implementing Zero Trust policies across IT and OT environments. It secures these environments by blocking unauthorized traffic to prevent hackers from spreading malware and establishing command and control through lateral movement. Key features include:
- Network Protection: Production-aligned network segmentation with continuous monitoring and enforcement to prevent the spread of malware and ransomware.
- Agentless and Agent-Based Zero Trust Policy Enforcement: Comprehensive microsegmentation for data center servers, cloud workloads, user endpoints, Kubernetes environments and operational technology.
- Gatekeeper Appliance: A hardware-based policy enforcement point for OT traffic, ensuring secure communication across CPS levels.
- Dynamic Visualization: Real-time, multi-dimensional telemetry maps for infrastructure, application, and security teams.
Together, these platforms ensure that CPS environments are protected against modern threats while maintaining operational integrity.
The Power of Integration
The integration between Claroty’s xDome and ColorTokens’ Xshield enables:
- Proactive Risk Mitigation: Claroty’s asset and vulnerability insights inform Xshield’s microsegmentation policies, ensuring precise protection.
- Unified Administration: A single console for managing IT and OT environments, simplifying operations for security teams.
- Zero Trust Network Traffic Controls: ColorTokens’ leading microsegmentation solution increases your cyber resiliency and protects critical systems in the event of a breach.
- Regulatory Compliance: Streamlined processes for meeting global cybersecurity standards and maintaining audit readiness.
This collaboration bridges the gap between IT and OT security, empowering organizations to adopt a Zero Trust architecture across their entire enterprise.
Conclusion: A Unified Path to Breach Readiness
As IT leaders take on greater responsibility for OT cybersecurity, having the right tools is essential. The partnership between ColorTokens and Claroty offers a robust, integrated solution designed to protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats.
Download the Claroty + ColorTokens White Paper today to learn how your organization can achieve true breach readiness while maintaining the operational excellence your business depends on.
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