Cyolo Unveils AI-Powered Supervision for Enhanced OT Security
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 25 September 2024.
Cyolo introduces Cyolo PRO, an AI-driven platform revolutionizing secure remote access for operational technology. This innovative solution offers intelligent supervision, enhancing security and operational efficiency in critical environments while simplifying oversight processes.
Enhanced Security Through AI-Driven Supervision
Cyolo PRO leverages artificial intelligence to provide continuous, intelligent supervision of privileged remote access sessions. By automating the oversight of high-risk and critical sessions, Cyolo PRO significantly reduces the manual workload for administrators. The system’s AI capabilities analyze, summarize, and automate the monitoring process, ensuring that any suspicious actions or potential errors are immediately flagged for intervention. This proactive approach not only enhances security but also improves operational efficiency by minimizing the risk of human error.
Key Features and Benefits
Cyolo PRO comes equipped with numerous features designed to meet the unique security needs of operational technology (OT) environments. These include Security Risk Score Analysis with Automated Reports, which generate risk scores for remote sessions to prioritize high-risk activities. The AI Session Supervision feature continuously monitors ongoing sessions, sending alerts for suspicious actions, allowing for immediate intervention, and even pausing sessions if necessary. These capabilities aim to prevent security incidents and maintain the operational integrity of critical systems. Additionally, Cyolo PRO supports Just-in-Time (JIT) access, supervised access, and session recording to enhance control and compliance.
Operational Flexibility and Deployment
Cyolo PRO offers flexible deployment options to suit various organizational needs. The platform is a lightweight, docker-based software solution that can be deployed on-premises, offline, or in cloud-connected environments. Unlike traditional Secure Remote Access (SRA) solutions, which are often complex and require significant infrastructure changes, Cyolo PRO modernizes identity authentication for legacy systems without necessitating such changes. It implements multi-factor authentication (MFA), authorization, credentials vaulting, and password rotation, ensuring robust security without disrupting existing operations.
Addressing Industry Challenges
Operational technology (OT) environments face numerous challenges, including mitigating risks of privileged remote access, reducing operational disruptions, complying with regulatory demands, and blocking supply chain threats. Cyolo PRO addresses these challenges by providing advanced secure remote access solutions tailored for high-risk access scenarios. The platform’s decentralized architecture ensures data remains within the customer’s trusted boundaries, enhancing security and reducing vendor dependence. Cyolo PRO also facilitates secure file transfers, ensuring that files shared during remote access sessions are scanned for threats and transferred securely within the organization.
Industry Recognition and Case Studies
Cyolo PRO has received industry recognition, being featured in the 2024 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Cyber-Physical Systems Security as a sample vendor for secure remote access. The platform has also been successfully implemented by various organizations. For instance, Rapac Energy transitioned from a VPN to Cyolo PRO to secure their OT and SCADA systems, addressing issues of slow access and regulatory compliance needs. This case study highlights the effectiveness of Cyolo PRO in providing secure and efficient remote access solutions, enhancing both security and operational agility.