Radiflow, Cyolo partner to secure OT networks against unauthorized device access

October 17, 2023

OT cybersecurity company Radiflow announced Tuesday a partnership with Cyolo to improve secure remote access and further detect anomalous behaviors. The partnership ensures that access to and secure operation of OT/ICS (operational technology/industrial control systems) networks and assets is continuously monitored and controlled, reinforced by swift and effective responses to threats.

The increased connectivity from various vendors has resulted in a surge in authorized external users accessing OT networks remotely. However, this heightened connectivity also brings uncertainty surrounding the identity of users on the other end of a connection and the potential presence of threat actors.

To ensure that only authorized users gain access, Radiflow has collaborated with Cyolo to establish a fully monitored, secured remote connectivity with comprehensive authentication and session validation capabilities. Additionally, the integration enables operators to rapidly block unauthorized/unrecognized sessions and sources of malicious traffic while swiftly containing malicious behavior and malware.

“The goal of any cybersecurity team is to minimize the attack surface so they can better focus resources,” Ilan Barda, co-founder and CEO of Radiflow, said in a Tuesday emailed statement. “Implementing an Identity-based access control concept, which involves adding a monitored, consolidated, secured single point of entry, improves the reliability of remote access to critical network management. It not only reduces the chance of production downtime, brand reputation harm, and compliance fines but also enhances overall security by adopting a ‘never trust, always verify’ approach.”

“Anomalous behavior can come in various ways, from a user gaining unauthorized access to an authorized user forgetting to sign off, etc.,” said Jake Alosco, vice president of global partnerships at Cyolo. “We continuously verify user connections, granting access solely to trusted entities such as authorized employees and third-party vendors.” This not only heightens security but also provides a dual advantage for organizations struggling to fill employment gaps.”

Alosco added that the joint solution empowers operators to focus their resources and rapidly block unauthorized or unrecognized sessions and sources of malicious traffic. “It enables them to promptly contain malicious behavior and the malware itself, ensuring uninterrupted operations without being forced to take downtime.”

The initiative underscores Radiflow’s ongoing commitment to collaborating with businesses, aiming to pinpoint their most critical assets and establish an OT-security strategy that optimizes resource allocation. The approach creates strong alignment throughout organizations, ensuring that CISOs and other executives are on the same page regarding their cybersecurity operations.

Earlier this month, Radiflow announced that it has brought on regional engineers and partnered with local suppliers throughout Europe and Latin America to meet the rise in demand in response to new regulations and increased cybersecurity threats. The move will allow manufacturers and infrastructure operators to protect their networks without disrupting operations or requiring network downtime.