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OT Compliance Frameworks

OT compliance lives at the intersection of frameworks designed for IT and a physical process that does not bend to checkbox audits. The articles below cover SOC 2 OT scope, PCI DSS physical scope, IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, TSA Pipeline directives, EPA water guidance, NIS2 readiness, and CMMC.

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OT compliance readiness for SOC 2, IEC 62443, TSA, EPA, and NIS2.

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TSA Pipeline Security Directives: What They Mean for Your Operations

TSA security directives for pipeline systems have evolved significantly. We explain current requirements and what compliance looks like in practice.

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IEC 62443 in Plain English: What Operators Actually Need to Know

The 62443 family is sprawling. We cut it down to the zones, conduits, and security levels that most heavy manufacturers will actually be audited on.

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NIS2 Implications for US Industrial Subsidiaries

European NIS2 regulation affects US-based subsidiaries and suppliers. We explain how and what compliance requires.

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ISA/IEC 62443-2-4: Holding OT Integrators Accountable

The 62443 standard requires system integrators to meet specific security competencies. We explain the framework and its implications for vendor manage

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Your SOC 2 Report Is Silent on OT. That's a Problem.

Most SOC 2 scopes stop at the corporate perimeter. For data centers and manufacturers, that leaves the most operationally consequential systems outsid

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EPA Water Sector Guidance: A Plain English Summary

The EPA has issued extensive cybersecurity guidance for water utilities. We break down the key expectations and practical implications.

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Insurance Underwriting for OT: What Carriers Actually Ask

Industrial organizations seeking cyber insurance are increasingly asked about OT security. We explain what underwriters look for and how to prepare.

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Why the Purdue Model Still Matters in 2026

A recurring theme in OT security commentary is that the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture — the multi-level industrial zoning model that has…

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Historian Architecture Patterns for Resilience

Industrial historians store operational data for analysis and compliance. Design historian systems for high availability, recovery, and secure data ma

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CIRCIA Reporting: What to Prepare Now

The CISA Industrial Control Systems Cyber Incident Analysis Act requires incident reporting. Learn what criteria apply and how to prepare.

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Time Synchronization: The Security Topic Nobody Talks About

Accurate time is foundational to OT security. Without it, forensics become impossible, compliance audits fail, and security controls malfunction.

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IT/OT SOC Models: Integrated vs Federated—What Fits Your Org

Choosing between a combined security operations center and separate IT and OT teams has major implications for incident response and threat hunting.

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NERC CIP for Smaller Utilities and Co-Ops: Breaking Down the Burden

Smaller electric utilities, municipal utilities, and rural co-operatives often believe that NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards apply on

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Visitor Management at Manufacturing Plants

Effective visitor management balances safety, compliance, and operational continuity. Discover processes for credential verification, escort protocols

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Colocation Tenant Security Boundaries

Multi-tenant colocation requires strict security boundaries between tenants. Implement physical separation, access control

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Key Management in Industrial Settings

Physical key management is often neglected in favor of electronic access. Implement proper key control procedures, auditing

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NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: What Changed and Why It Matters

NIST SP 800-82, the authoritative guidance on securing industrial control systems, was revised significantly.

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Certificate Management for ICS Environments

Digital certificates secure OPC UA, TLS, and other modern ICS protocols. Implement certificate lifecycle management, PKI architecture

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