Claroty Boosts xDome with Device Risk Benchmarking
▼ Summary
– Claroty xDome introduced new capabilities, Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking, to provide an impact-centric view of CPS environments.
– The features help prioritize risk reduction by assessing how device usage affects business outcomes, bridging gaps between CPS personnel and other units.
– Gartner notes growing awareness among organizations about CPS environments as value centers, increasing executive focus on their protection.
– Traditional asset-centric approaches may misdirect resources; impact-centric methods prioritize assets based on business-critical functions.
– The new tools offer business context to prevent disruptions, aligning security efforts with broader Business Impact Analysis goals.
Claroty has enhanced its xDome platform with advanced risk assessment features, giving organizations deeper insights into their operational technology (OT) environments. The latest updates introduce Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking, enabling businesses to evaluate risk based on how critical each device is to their operations—whether in manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, or other industrial settings. This shift from a purely asset-focused approach to an impact-driven strategy helps teams prioritize security efforts where they matter most, aligning cybersecurity with broader business objectives.
Traditionally, OT security solutions have emphasized visibility into individual assets and vulnerabilities. While asset inventories remain essential, focusing solely on technical risks can lead to misallocated resources—addressing low-impact vulnerabilities while overlooking those that could disrupt revenue streams or essential services. The new capabilities in Claroty xDome bridge this gap by contextualizing risk within business operations, ensuring remediation efforts target devices that could cause significant downtime or financial losses if compromised.
For example, two identical devices might share the same vulnerabilities, but their importance varies drastically if one supports a production line generating millions in revenue while the other operates in a non-critical testing environment. By understanding device purpose, security teams and operational staff can collaborate more effectively, using shared metrics to justify risk mitigation decisions. This approach also integrates seamlessly with broader Business Impact Analysis (BIA) initiatives, reinforcing the connection between cybersecurity and organizational resilience.
Industry analysts note that executives are increasingly demanding transparency into how OT environments are safeguarded, recognizing these systems as core drivers of value. Gartner highlights that asset-intensive sectors—such as manufacturing and healthcare—now view OT security as a strategic priority rather than an afterthought.
Yoram Gronich, Chief Product Officer at Claroty, emphasized the growing threats to critical infrastructure: “Adversaries are deliberately targeting high-impact systems, and security teams need tools that simplify risk prioritization.” The new features in xDome provide the necessary business context to streamline decision-making, allowing teams to concentrate on protecting mission-critical assets that keep society running.
Key advantages of Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking include:
- Prioritized remediation based on potential business disruption
- Clearer communication between security teams and operational staff
- Alignment with executive priorities, demonstrating cybersecurity’s role in safeguarding revenue and services
- Enhanced risk visibility, helping organizations meet compliance and regulatory requirements
By shifting focus from isolated vulnerabilities to business outcomes, Claroty’s latest innovations empower organizations to build more resilient OT environments while optimizing limited security resources.
(Source: HELPNET SECURITY)
