It seems that the most popular topics in cybersecurity for the last year has been zero trust as well as the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). These developments are good, as they signal some positive motion towards better overall security. Some of the current risks are worth noting, with a forward glance to protecting specific industries such as oil and gas production plants.

What qualifies Tripwire as a capable partner in this arena? Tripwire is a leader in cybersecurity and compliance in the IT space. For over 20 years, Tripwire has been able to bring basic and foundational controls to our customers. We provide stable solutions in an otherwise unstable world of cybersecurity. Most recently, in 2015, we were acquired by Belden, which is now our parent company. 

Many people may recognize the Belden name, as it has appeared on every cable that runs everything from small electrical appliances all the way up to full electrical grids as well as the Internet. Belden has also acquired several industrial companies including Lumberg Automation, Hirschmann, Tofino Security, and others in the industrial space. This gives Tripwire customers a broad spectrum of expertise and real-world experience. 

Tripwire and Industrial Cybersecurity

Two areas where the combined areas of the Tripwire portfolio are perfectly realized to mitigate risk, cyber risk, and production risk. With cyber risk, we bring basic controls of IT and OT network and software solutions to mitigate that risk. Production risk is mitigated through reliable configurations and updates of your various devices, ensuring that your environment is operating at the highest output and dependability. How can we offer such high assurances?

We do so in the way we provide our solutions. Tripwire protects your organization by bringing in integrity controls, regulating and (Read more...)