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Guidance for OT Operators to Maintain Updated System Inventories

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Cybersecurity agencies from multiple countries have issued new guidance for operational technology (OT) operators to create and maintain continually updated system inventories. This guidance aims to help OT organizations establish a definitive view of their architecture, enabling better risk assessment and security control implementation. The guidance focuses on five key principles: establishing and maintaining a definitive record, implementing an OT information security management program, identifying and categorizing assets, documenting connectivity within the OT network, and managing third-party risks. The recommendations emphasize the importance of coordination between OT and IT teams to enhance cybersecurity protection in OT environments.

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  1. 30.09.2025 15:06 1 articles · 5h ago

    Guidance for OT Operators to Maintain Updated System Inventories

    In September 2025, cybersecurity agencies from multiple countries issued new guidance for operational technology (OT) operators to create and maintain continually updated system inventories. The guidance focuses on leveraging asset inventories, SBOMs, and other data sources to create and maintain definitive records of OT systems. It outlines five key principles for establishing and maintaining a definitive record, emphasizing the importance of coordination between OT and IT teams.

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