OT Monitoring System - Waterfall Central™

An expanding desire for O&G companies is the ability to leverage their industrial data in order to perform complex analysis as they seek to find new values, reduce costs, or achieve operational efficiencies.  These analysis tools are often cloud-based, meaning that information from the isolated/segmented OT environment must be made available to these tools, therefore, a secure means of transferring information across network boundaries is a must, keeping OT networks isolated from the internet as a means of reducing the risk of cyber attacks.  Firewalls mitigate but do not remove these risks, thus, the deployment of a UDG for these operations can ensure safe exchanges of data to corporate and the cloud.   

Unidirectional Gateways are the safest way to connect industrial systems to The Cloud and the internet, facilitating the flow of data from OT to the desired analytics environments, without letting any information flow back into the industrial system. This allows OT to be “connected” to The Cloud with a secure intermediary that reduces the attack surface while expanding functionality. 

The journey to cyber-proofing O&G production operations requires a multifaceted approach. By prioritizing OT security, leveraging Unidirectional Security Gateways, and staying ahead of regulatory developments, the industry can navigate the challenges posed by cyber threats while embracing the opportunities presented by digital innovation. In doing so, Oil & Gas companies can not only safeguard their operations but also pave the way for a resilient and connected future.