The key differences between OT (Operational Technology) security and compliance involve focusing on security measures to protect operational systems and assets versus adhering to regulatory requirements.
OT security involves implementing measures to safeguard operational systems from cyber threats, ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of critical infrastructure. This includes categorizing BES (Bulk Electric System) Cyber Systems, assessing impacts, and aligning associated assets with the BES.
Compliance, exemplified by standards like NERC CIP-002-5.1a, entails meeting specific regulatory mandates and requirements. In this case, it involves categorizing BES Cyber Systems according to NERC standards.
FortiSOAR, a security orchestration, automation, and response platform, aids in both security and compliance tasks related to BES Cyber Systems. It facilitates the impact evaluation process, assesses impacts with high or low ratings, and generates summarized reports for sharing with security personnel. Additionally, it helps in ensuring compliance by sending reminders for impact re-evaluation and generating reports for non-evaluated BES Cyber Systems, which can be submitted to delegates for further action.
Reference: https://fortisoar.contenthub.fortinet.com//detail.html?entity=oT-Compliance-NERCCIP-002&version=1.0....
