What the Minnesota Water Attacks Reveal About Securing Remote Access to Critical Infrastructure

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure don't require advanced exploits. Using the recent Minnesota water attacks as an example, this article explains why strong access controls remain the first line of defense for operational technology and reveals how organizations can reduce their exposure to common attack paths.

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Security Isn’t Safety: Why Remote OT Access Must Protect Operations and People

Remote OT access affects equipment, physical processes, and people, not just data. Discover how the right access strategy can reduce downtime, latency, and safety risk in addition to improving security.

3 More OT Remote Access Assumptions Worth Reconsidering

In a previous article, we examined four long-held assumptions about OT remote access that deserve to be revisited. This follow-up explores three more questions that are reshaping how industrial organizations think about secure remote access.

How to Get IT Buy-In for OT-First Secure Remote Access

A practical guide for OT leaders seeking IT support for OT-first secure remote access. Learn how to address common objections, align with IT priorities, and build a stronger business case for industrial secure remote operations.

Cyolo Security Named a Representative Vendor in 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for CPS Secure Remote Access

4 OT Remote Access Assumptions Worth Reconsidering

As OT remote access becomes increasingly essential to industrial operations, some long-standing assumptions about security, third-party vendor access, and legacy infrastructure deserve a second look.

Maximize Uptime with Secure Remote Access from Cyolo

Learn how Cyolo helps industrial enterprises maximize operational uptime by enabling seamless, secure, non-disruptive, remote privileged access to critical assets.

Why Third-Party Access to OT Environments Requires Stronger Security Controls

Third-party access to OT environments must be secured with identity-based, least-privilege controls rather than broad network access to reduce ransomware, supply-chain risk, and operational disruption.

Vendor Access in OT: How to Stay in Control Without Slowing Production

Traditional vendor access methods like VPNs often struggle under real plant conditions. This article outlines a practical, OT-ready approach to reducing third-party access risk while protecting uptime and operational control.