OPSWAT and Emerson Strengthen Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Operators

[Erkan Teskancan]

## OPSWAT and Emerson Strengthen Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Operators

OPSWAT and Emerson are taking a significant step in the industry with a strategic collaboration that expands secure patch management solutions for operational technology (OT) in the critical infrastructure sector.

The TAMPA and ST. LOUIS-based companies announced that they will integrate OPSWAT's proven cybersecurity technologies into Emerson's Ovation Automation Platform for their customers in the power and water sectors. This integration will provide scalable and secure patch management for operational technologies.

### Collaboration and Patch Management

Robert Yeager, President of Emerson's power and water solutions, emphasized that customers have cybersecurity needs specifically designed for OT, not adapted from IT solutions. The collaboration with OPSWAT aims to provide patch management for the Ovation Platform in a modern and effective way, suitable for OT conditions.

Critical infrastructure operators, especially power generation and water treatment facilities, face increasing cyber threats, regulatory pressures, and operational risks stemming from unpatched vulnerabilities. OPSWAT's solution offers optimized patch management for industrial environments where modern and legacy systems coexist.

### Innovative Approach to Cybersecurity

Benny Czarny, CEO of OPSWAT, stated that with AI-powered automation and digital transformation, the attack surface is rapidly expanding, underscoring that cybersecurity must be specific, decisive, and scalable for OT environments. Through the partnership with Emerson, this protection philosophy will be directly implemented in one of the world's most trusted automation platforms.

### Emerson's Ovation Platform

Emerson's Ovation Automation Platform is used in over 800 facilities worldwide, offering specialized cybersecurity solutions for critical industries such as the energy, water, and wastewater sectors. Emerson also has previous collaborations with OPSWAT for the DeltaV Platform.

### Technical Specifications

• Integration with OPSWAT's MetaDefender Endpoint and My OPSWAT Central Management On-Premises solutions
• Inclusion in Emerson's cybersecurity package specifically developed for the power and water sectors
• Patch management specifically designed for OT environments
• Compatible with modern and legacy devices
• International standard security and management

This global collaboration was undertaken to meet the continuous need to respond to changing regulations and new security vulnerabilities.

### About OPSWAT

For over 20 years, OPSWAT has been providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure across IT, OT, ICS, cloud, and cross-domain environments. With the philosophy of "Trust no file. Trust no device.", it provides preventative protection without disrupting operations.

### About Emerson

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is a global leader providing automation solutions for complex technological challenges. The company aims to help its customers optimize their operations and accelerate innovation.