Acquiring Phosphorus for Enhanced Operational Technology Security
Dragos Acquires Phosphorus to Secure Extended Operational Technology Environments
The operational technology (OT) landscape has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with power grids, pipelines, manufacturing facilities, and data centers becoming increasingly reliant on interconnected devices and digital systems.
This Convergence of Traditionally Isolated Environments Gives Rise to the Extended Operational Technology (xOT) Domain
- Comprising billions of connected devices operating beyond traditional OT boundaries
- Power grids, pipelines, manufacturing facilities, and data centers are affected
Adversaries Have Taken Notice, Necessitating a Comprehensive Approach to Cybersecurity
To address this challenge, Dragos, a leading provider of OT cybersecurity solutions, has acquired Phosphorus, a pioneering company specializing in securing connected devices across the xOT environment.
“By integrating Phosphorus into our platform, we can deliver deeper device visibility, automated remediation, and continuous risk reduction capabilities to our customers,” said a spokesperson for Dragos.
The Combined Solution Will Enable Defenders to Gain a Unified Understanding of Their Operational Environment
- Identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats in real-time
- Providing detailed visibility into devices across OT and enterprise environments
- Offering real-time situational awareness and risk context
The Acquisition Expands Dragos’ Capabilities, Allowing It to Support Customers in Protecting Billions of Connected Devices Across the xOT Environment
Sonu Shankar, former President and COO of Phosphorus, will continue to lead the Phosphorus business as a General Manager within Dragos, overseeing a structured, phased integration process.
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