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Securely Connecting and Managing Industrial IoT (IIoT) |
- Securing Operational Technology (OT): SASE safeguards critical IIoT devices like sensors, robots, and autonomous vehicles with granular access controls, encryption, and data leak prevention.
- Real-time Data Flow and Analytics: SASE enables secure, real-time data flow from IIoT devices to central platforms for monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implement least-privilege access controls, ensuring only authorized users and devices can access specific IIoT resources, minimizing attack surfaces.
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Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Data |
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security: SASE strengthens ICS security with strong authentication, anomaly detection, and threat intelligence, preventing unauthorized access and cyberattacks.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): SASE prevents sensitive data like production plans, sensor readings, and intellectual property from unauthorized access and exfiltration.
- Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: SASE provides real-time threat intelligence and advanced analytics for proactive threat detection and swift incident response in industrial networks.
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Enabling Secure Collaboration and Remote Operations |
- Secure Remote Access for Experts: SASE facilitates secure remote access for technicians, engineers, and other experts to troubleshoot equipment, conduct maintenance, and provide support, regardless of location.
- Collaboration with Partners and Suppliers: SASE enables secure collaboration with external partners and suppliers involved in the Industry 4.0 ecosystem, ensuring data privacy and compliance.
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Integration: SASE secures the connection and data exchange between VR/AR headsets used for training, remote inspections, and collaborative tasks.
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Optimizing Operations and Enhancing Efficiency |
- Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN): SASE's integrated SD-WAN capabilities optimize network performance and bandwidth allocation for industrial applications, improving data transfer speeds and reducing latency.
- Cloud-based Security: SASE centralizes security management, reducing costs and complexity associated with managing on-premises security infrastructure across geographically dispersed sites.
- Centralized Visibility and Control: SASE provides a single pane of glass view of all network activity and security events across the entire Industry 4.0 operation, enabling proactive risk mitigation and incident response.
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Advancing Innovation and Embracing New Technologies |
- Digital Twin Integration: SASE secures the data flow between physical assets and their digital twins, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Integration: SASE protects data pipelines and infrastructure used for AI/ML applications in Industry 4.0 processes, ensuring data privacy and integrity.
- Edge Computing Integration: SASE facilitates secure data processing and analytics at the edge of the network, closer to industrial equipment, enabling faster decision-making and improved operational efficiency.
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