Dragos Inc., the world’s leading provider of operational technology (OT) cyber security, has announced the acquisition of Network Perception. This acquisition aims to expand the Dragos platform with advanced network visualization, compliance and segmentation capabilities to better protect critical OT environments.

Important findings

  • Dragos integrates NP-View, an award-winning network visualization platform.
  • The combination provides dual visibility in OT environments.
  • Organizations can better understand their networks and proactively address security risks.
  • NP-View supports compliance with regulations such as NERC-CIP and TSA.

The acquisition takes place as cyber threats to industrial networks become increasingly complex. Full visibility of OT networks is crucial to minimising security risks. Integrating the Dragos platform with NP-View gives organisations insights into their networks that were previously difficult to obtain.

The new solution will enable security teams to detect both real-time connections and potential connection paths in a coherent view. This will strengthen defence against risks that cannot be captured by traditional solutions. Enterprises can now fully map the intent of their network configurations versus reality and identify key vulnerabilities along the attack path before they can be exploited.

Benefits of Integration

  • Real-time monitoring: The solution provides real-time network connection monitoring.
  • Vulnerability mapping: Companies can link vulnerabilities to potential attack paths.
  • Compliance Management: Support for compliance and continuous compliance audits.

NP-View is already used by energy, utilities and industry organizations to proactively assess and visualize their network security posture. The platform works non-invasively by analyzing configuration files for switches, routers and firewalls without disrupting operations.

The integration of NP-View into the Dragos platform will enable customers to map and analyze their OT environments more effectively. This includes deciding where to place Dragos network sensors, as well as assessing configuration changes and policy deviations.

Future prospects

  • Extended security mechanisms: NP-View’s segmentation capabilities will enhance Dragos’ defense mechanisms against lateral movements of threats within OT environments.
  • Global reach: The acquisition enables Dragos to offer Network Perception capabilities in other industries such as oil & gas and manufacturing worldwide.

Robert M. Lee, CEO and co-founder of Dragos, describes the acquisition as a significant step in securing industrial and critical infrastructure worldwide. The combination of the technologies of both companies will provide organizations with an unprecedented level of visibility in their OT environments.

Robin Berthier, CEO and co-founder of Network Perception, also commented positively on the merger, highlighting the opportunity to jointly drive innovation and help customers fight threats.

Overall, the acquisition of Network Perception by Dragos represents a significant advance in cyber security for OT environments and will help organizations better prepare themselves against ever-growing cyber threats.

Sources

  • Dragos Acquires Network Perception, Delivers The Industrys Most Comprehensive Visibility Of OT Environments – TechDogs, TechDogs.