OPSWAT, Foxguard team up to boost OT cybersecurity solutions for energy and critical infrastructure sectors

March 07, 2024

OPSWAT announced Thursday a partnership with Foxguard, a global end-to-end OT cybersecurity solutions provider. The partnership signing took place at S4x24, a renowned industry conference for OT cybersecurity professionals, facilitating networking and the exchange of insights on the latest developments in ICS (industrial control system) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) security.

In line with OPSWAT’s commitment to protecting the world’s critical infrastructure, Foxguard offers tailored OT (operational technology) cybersecurity solutions with a particular focus on energy and nuclear sectors.

Recognizing the persistent vulnerabilities inherent in OT/ICS environments operating on legacy systems, Foxguard aims to empower organizations to keep pace with digitalization through an OT patch management solution geared towards risk reduction and minimizing mean time to remediation.

Through this new partnership, Foxguard will now offer OPSWAT MetaDefender Kiosk for peripheral media protection, NetWall for secure data transfers, and OT Security for enhanced asset visibility.

Together, Foxguard and OPSWAT will synergize their efforts on expanding customer outreach, with a focus on the nuclear, oil and gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries. Their combined expertise spanning over 40 years in OT capabilities and NERC/CIP compliance brings unparalleled value to customers seeking innovative and comprehensive OT cybersecurity solutions.

“We are excited to embark on this strategic partnership with Foxguard, a company that shares our commitment to fortifying critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats,” said Alessandro Porro, VP of Global Channels at OPSWAT. “By combining our expertise and innovative technologies, we aim to empower organizations worldwide to navigate the digital landscape securely and confidently.”

“Our strategic alignment on products and shared expertise reinforces our commitment to better serving our customers,” said Jean-Francois Gignac, Global Head of Alliances Partnerships, and International Sales at Foxguard. “Together with OPSWAT, we are poised to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape with tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges faced by critical infrastructure sectors.”

The partnership marks a significant milestone in fortifying critical infrastructure against escalating cyber threats, underscoring the shared vision of OPSWAT and Foxguard to offer resilient and adaptive OT cybersecurity solutions.