Forrester Names Cisco a Leader in OT Security
This blog announces that Cisco has been named a Leader by Forrester in their latest "Forrester Wave™: Operational Technology Security Solutions Q2 2024" report.
What is Cisco's role in OT security?
Cisco has been recognized as a Leader in the OT security market by Forrester Research. With over 20 years of experience in helping industrial organizations secure their operations, Cisco offers a comprehensive OT security solution known as Cisco Industrial Threat Defense, which integrates IT and OT security to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
What are the key features of Cisco Industrial Threat Defense?
Cisco Industrial Threat Defense offers a range of capabilities including unified visibility across IT and OT networks, industry-leading threat intelligence from Cisco Talos, comprehensive OT vulnerability management, zero-trust access for OT environments, and automated network segmentation. These features help organizations detect and remediate threats effectively while simplifying the security architecture.
How does Cisco support integration with existing systems?
Yes, Cisco's Industrial Threat Defense is designed as a modular solution, allowing customers to integrate third-party vendors alongside Cisco products. This flexibility enables organizations to leverage their existing investments while benefiting from Cisco's comprehensive security capabilities, ensuring a cohesive approach to OT security.

Forrester Names Cisco a Leader in OT Security
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