Operational Technology Security

Securing Critical Infrastructure // via Delinea PAM Solutions

Privileged Access Management is the stronghold defending your organization's most critical OT assets from breaches, insider threats, and unauthorized access across ICS environments.

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Key Aspects of Privileged Access Management

PAM encompasses a comprehensive framework of interconnected capabilities designed to control, monitor, and secure privileged accounts across your entire OT/ICS environment.

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Identity & Access Governance

Centralized governance of who can access what, when, and under which conditions — enforced across all OT systems.

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Credential Vaulting & Rotation

Secure storage and automated rotation of privileged credentials, eliminating static passwords and reducing exposure windows.

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Privileged Access Risk Analytics

Behavioral analytics and risk scoring to detect anomalous privileged activity before it becomes a breach.

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Cloud & Hybrid PAM Integration

Unified privileged access controls spanning on-premise OT networks, cloud workloads, and hybrid environments.

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Session Management & Monitoring

Real-time recording and monitoring of all privileged sessions to ensure accountability and forensic capability.

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Just-In-Time Access Management

Temporary, time-limited privilege elevation that eliminates standing privileges and dramatically reduces the attack surface.

7 Essential PAM Practices Admins Rely On

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Ensure every user and application receives only the minimum permissions required for their specific task — no more, no less. This limits lateral movement in the event of a compromise.
Require two or more authentication factors — password plus OTP, biometric, or smart card — for every privileged account access attempt, regardless of location.
Store all privileged credentials in a secure, centralized vault. Automated rotation ensures credentials are never reused and unauthorized access is prevented.
Grant privileged access only when needed, for a defined period. Temporary access windows eliminate persistent standing privileges that are prime targets for attackers.
Track, record, and analyze all privileged activity in real time. Session recordings provide forensic evidence and enable rapid incident response when anomalies are detected.
Continuously discover, manage, and deprovision privileged accounts across your entire IT/OT environment. Eliminate orphaned accounts that represent hidden attack vectors.
Define and enforce comprehensive security policies governing how privileged accounts are managed, accessed, monitored, and reviewed across the organization.
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Real-Time Session Monitoring

Continuous monitoring is the often-overlooked stronghold feature. Every privileged session is tracked, recorded, and analyzed to detect and prevent unauthorized activity.

SESSION_LOG — LIVE FEED
08:42:11Admin login — OT subnet 192.168.1.xAUTH_OK
08:42:35Credential vault access — PLC_CRED_07VAULTED
08:43:01Remote session initiated — HMI_STATION_3SESSION_REC
08:45:18Privilege escalation request — User: B.BlevinsJIT_PENDING
08:45:22JIT access granted — 30min windowAPPROVED
08:51:44Anomaly detected — unusual cmd patternALERT_HIGH
08:51:45Session flagged — security team notifiedREVIEWING
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Real-Time Threat Detection

Behavioral analytics flag suspicious activities instantly — unusual commands, off-hours access, or lateral movement attempts.

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Compliance & Audit Reporting

Every privileged action is logged and attributed, generating audit-ready reports for NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and other OT standards.

Swift Response to Anomalies

Automated session termination and alerting workflows ensure threats are contained within seconds of detection.

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Encrypted Session Traffic

All session recordings are encrypted at rest and in transit, ensuring forensic integrity and preventing tampering.

OT/ICS Threat Coverage Matrix
Live Monitoring Active
🔐Credential Vaulting
👤Identity Governance
🔑MFA Enforcement
🌐Remote Access
☁️Cloud PAM
⏱️JIT Elevation
📹Session Recording
⚠️Insider Threat
🚨Active Anomaly
🔄Account Rotation
📊Risk Analytics
Compliance Audit
🏭ICS Endpoints
🛰️SCADA Systems
🗄️Access Policies

Secure YourOT Infrastructure

Talk to Bert Blevins — OT Security specialist and Delinea PAM expert. Get a tailored assessment of your privileged access posture and ICS/SCADA risk exposure.