The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released new guidance to help operational technology (OT) owners and operators create and maintain comprehensive OT asset inventories and taxonomies.
“OT systems are essential to the daily lives of all Americans and to national security,” Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of CISA, said. “They power everything from water systems and energy grids to manufacturing and transportation networks. As cyber threats continue to evolve, CISA through this guidance provides deeper visibility into OT assets as a critical first step in reducing risk and ensuring operational resilience.”
Guidance was released in partnership with the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Environmental Protection Agency, Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security, Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre, and New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre.
“The joint asset inventory guide we published with our U.S. and international government partners is a valuable resource that helps organizations effectively identify and secure their most vital assets, reduce the risk of cybersecurity incidents, and ensure the continuity of their mission and services,” said Chris Butera, CISA acting executive assistant director for cybersecurity.