MetaDefender OT Security by OPSWAT is an operational technology (OT) security platform designed to protect industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and critical infrastructure. The system provides continuous asset discovery, network monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance auditing without disrupting operational continuity. It uses a combination of passive network traffic analysis from SPAN ports and active scanning to identify and profile OT, IT, and network assets such as PLCs, HMIs, and servers, extracting details including hardware, operating systems, and open ports.
The platform centralizes visibility and management across multiple geographical locations. It facilitates remote patch management, system health tracking, and automated data synchronization with external network policy managers to enforce security policies. Threat prevention capabilities include integration with and management of OPSWAT Industrial Firewalls to secure programmable logic controllers from unauthorized access. The system also features role-based access controls for user management and allows for the export of system data, policies, and device configurations into downloadable reports.
