Industries

Zero Trust Network Access
for Manufacturing

Secure your operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) with Appgate SDP, a Universal ZTNA solution that provides complete isolation, secure remote access, and operational resilience.

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  • Reduce the attack surface and protect against lateral movement with granular, context-aware access controls.

    Eliminate implicit trust and enforce least-privilege access to minimize the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement within the network.

    Continuously verify and authenticate every user and device to ensure that only authorized individuals can access critical systems.

    Implement device posture checks to ensure that devices connecting to the network meet specific security requirements.

    Integrate ZTNA with legacy systems and protocols, ensuring compatibility and implementing necessary security measures to protect outdated equipment. 

  • Improve operational efficiency and agility with secure, controlled access to critical systems.

    Streamline workflows and enhance productivity by enabling secure access for authorized users across various scenarios.

    Reduce the complexity of managing access controls and security policies across different network environments.

    Maintain operational continuity and minimize downtime by preventing disruptions caused by cyberattacks or unauthorized access.

  • Simplify compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.

    Leverage detailed logging and reporting capabilities to demonstrate the effectiveness of security measures during audits.

    Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies by enforcing consistent access controls and authentication mechanisms.

    Reduce the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties by maintaining a robust security posture. 

Appgate SDP Direct-Routed vs. Cloud-Routed ZTNA

See why Appgate's direct-routed approach delivers superior security and performance for critical manufacturing operations.

Specific Use Case Appgate SDP (Direct-routed architecture) Other ZTNA Solutions (Cloud-routed architecture)
Direct access to manufacturing network resources Yes No
Real-time monitoring of production line sensors with low latency Yes No
Application and security infrastructure invisible to attackers Yes No
Secure access to time-sensitive quality control systems Yes No
Isolating critical OT networks from general IT networks Yes No
Architected to support Universal ZTNA Yes Limited
Secure remote diagnostics for manufacturing equipment Yes Limited
Facilitating secure IoT device onboarding and management Yes Limited
Ensuring low-latency access to real-time process control systems Yes No
Full control over network traffic routing Yes No
Flexible deployment options for true Zero Trust architecture Yes No

Secure Access Challenges in Manufacturing

Balancing Security with Operational Agility
Maintaining robust security measures without impeding production processes and real-time operational needs

Managing Diverse Users and Devices
Implementing secure access controls for a mix of employees, contractors, vendors, and their various devices, including personal devices (BYOD)

Securing Legacy Systems
Integrating ZTNA with outdated systems that may lack modern security features, particularly in OT and ICS environments

Ensuring Continuous Authentication and Authorization
Implementing ongoing verification of users and devices to maintain least-privilege access and prevent unauthorized lateral movement

Maintaining Real-Time Threat Detection and Response
Establishing proactive monitoring and rapid response capabilities to address threats without disrupting critical operations

Addressing Insider Threats and Human Error
Implementing measures to mitigate risks posed by unintentional misconfigurations, accidental data exposure, or malicious actions by employees

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What our customers say

“Through a 60-day ‘Buy and Try’ with Appgate SDP, we quickly recognized the immediate value of ZTNA, enabling secure remote work for our employees. Partnering with Appgate not only allowed us to easily retire our existing VPN solution but also future-proofed our network infrastructure, propelling our organization to the forefront of modern, secure, and adaptable remote access solutions.”  

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“Appgate satisfies the requirement that I have for a flexible, scalable, highly available Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. It fits every category that I need it to in regard to ZTNA. In addition, Appgate has continued to innovate on their technology, providing additional risk-based claims that I can use to make game-time decisions on access for endpoints.”

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