Remote access tools leave OT systems at risk of attack

Remote access tools are creating cybersecurity risks and operational burdens for operational technology (OT) systems, according to a new report. The study, from the Claroty Team82 threat research team, using data from more than 50,000 remote-access-enabled devices shows that the volume of remote access tools deployed is excessive, with 55 percent of organizations having four or more and 33 percent having six or more. It also finds that 79 percent of organizations have more than two non-enterprise-grade tools installed on OT network devices. These tools lack basic privileged access management capabilities such as session recording, auditing, role-based access controls, and… [Continue Reading]