13 Ways to Break a Firewall (and alternatives for OT security)
Firewalls are a go-to for OT security—but how much protection do they really offer? In this webinar, we explore 13+ real-world attack scenarios that defeat firewalls, show where they fall short, and share smarter, stronger alternatives for securing industrial systems.
Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, 12 PM New York Time
Firewalls are almost always the second technical step taken to secure
industrial / OT automation systems. But how much security do they impart?
One way to compare the strength of different defensive technologies and designs is to compare the attacks they defeat reliably, vs the attacks the do not defeat. In this presentation we look at firewalls, at attacks that defeat firewalls, and at mitigations, compensating measures and alternatives for and to firewalls.
And yes, the number “13” is a lucky ‘marketing’ number. We will in fact touch on closer to 18 or 19 kinds of attacks/scenarios.
In this webinar, we will look at:
Which types of cyberattacks firewalls can and can’t stop in industrial environments.
Real-world examples of firewall failures
Practical alternatives that strengthen OT security when firewalls fall short
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