With the increasing number of IoT and OT devices, companies are expanding their attack surfaces for cybercriminals. Last year, nearly one in three organizations was affected by six or more cyber incidents. This makes it all the more important to secure IoT and OT environments with reliable security measures.
A leading expert in Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), ION has now extended its award-winning protection to IoT and OT environments. ION for IoT Security is now available as an add-on to the MXDR service. Ontinue ION available.
Companies are increasingly integrating Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices into their operations. This is leading to a growing attack surface and increasing vulnerability to cyber threats. Recent studies show that nearly a third of companies experienced six or more cybersecurity incidents last year – a sharp increase of around 11 percent compared to 2023. ION for IoT Security enables CISOs to secure critical IoT and OT operational environments with the same robust protections they rely on to secure their IT environments with Ontinue Leave ION.
Unified IT and OT security with Microsoft Defender for IoT
Ontinue ION for IoT Security leverages Microsoft Defender for IoT to inventory IoT and OT environments, collect telemetry data from systems, and generate security alerts. The combination of the MXDR service Ontinue ION with ION for IoT Security offers users a unified solution for centrally managed security operations of their IT and OT environments. It consists of the ION SecOps platform, the 24/7 Cyber Defense Center from Ontinue as well as dedicated cybersecurity consultants who specialize in working with the respective company. ION for IoT Security users also benefit from unparalleled visibility into their OT and IoT environments.
Improved protection through a holistic approach
The benefits of Ontinue ION for IoT Security at a glance:
- Faster to better IoT and OT security: Organizations lacking visibility and control over their IoT and OT resources receive immediate, 24/7 protection—including monitoring, investigation, and mitigation. CISOs and their teams can quickly and easily advance their IoT and OT security maturity, enabling them to respond promptly to board mandates and comply with mandatory security audits.
- Real-time asset management: By using the Microsoft Defender for IoT passive network sensor, organizations can maintain a constantly updated inventory of their network-connected devices. This allows them to identify unmanaged devices and obtain detailed information about the manufacturer, serial number, and firmware.
- Threat detection and incident management around the clock: The holistic approach of Ontinue ensures that every security incident is investigated in the broader context of the entire user environment. Tailored rules of engagement, escalation processes, and collaboration via Microsoft Teams enable automated investigation and response to incidents. At the same time, this approach ensures that cybersecurity incidents are escalated and routed to the right people on the team for review and feedback.
- Cybersecurity expertise on demand: ION for IoT Security users receive real-time response recommendations from Cyber Defenders in the event of cybersecurity incidents. Ontinue and can access their IoT and OT expertise at any time. With ION Engage, companies receive immediate support via Microsoft Teams.
- Faster time-to-value for Microsoft Defender for IoT: Ontinue ION for IoT Security maximizes the return on investment associated with Microsoft Defender for IoT from day one. For users who need help deploying Microsoft Defender for IoT, Ontinue Expert guidance for deploying and configuring IoT and OT sensors. This allows companies to get started quickly and effortlessly.
“The rapid proliferation of IoT and OT devices – and their integration into traditional IT environments – presents unprecedented challenges for organizations seeking to protect their business-critical processes,” explains Geoff Haydon, CEO of Ontinue. “By expanding our MXDR service Ontinue ION's IoT and OT security expertise provides CISOs with the tools and expertise to confidently address evolving threats and ensure the resilience of IT and OT environments.
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More than Ontinue Ontinue, the expert in AI-powered Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), is a XNUMX/XNUMX security partner headquartered in Zurich. To continuously protect its customers' IT environments, assess and continuously improve their security posture, Ontinue combines AI-driven automation and human expertise with the Microsoft security product portfolio. Through the intelligent, cloud-based Nonstop SecOps platform, Ontinue's protection against cyber attacks goes far beyond the basic detection and response services.