Why OT Security Is Different

 

  • OT systems control physical processes
    They run plants, pipelines and production lines not just data.

  • Downtime has real-world impact
    A security failure can stop operations, damage equipment or threaten safety.

  • Access in OT is inherently risky
    Shared accounts and remote access create pathways for attackers into critical systems.

 

⏰OT security is about who and what can access machines — not just networks and data.

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Where OT Attacks Really Begin

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Shared and static credentials

Many OT systems still rely on passwords that never change.

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Remote and vendor access

Third parties and engineers need access, creating hidden attack paths.

No real verification

No clear control over access

Networks may be protected but identities are not.

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How We Secure OT Access

🔐Built for operational environments

  • Designed for industrial networks where connectivity and uptime cannot be assumed.

🔢No static credentials

⏱️Security without disrupting operations

  • Access protection that fits into OT workflows without adding unnecessary friction.

Where Access Security Matters in OT

Operational and critical-infrastructure environments across multiple industries rely on secure access to keep physical processes running safely and reliably.

Energy & Power
Water & Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation & Rail
Chemicals
Food & Beverage

swIDch At a Glance

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Global-Scale Awards Won

Award Highlights

Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards 2025
Overall IoT Security Solution of the Year
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Hot Company in PLC Security at the 2025 Global InfoSec Awards
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Hot Company in Operational Technology (OT) Security at the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards 2024
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Best IoT/IIoT Security Solution 2022 SC Awards
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2022 Gold Winner at 14th Annual 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards
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2020 Cybertech category winner of EUROPAS 2020 Award
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