Organizations managing vast networks of connected devices across operational technology, IoT, and medical environments face significant challenges in maintaining security and assessing risk. A crucial advancement in platform capabilities now addresses this by providing deeper context and comparative insights.
A leading security platform has been enhanced with powerful new features that significantly improve how businesses understand and manage the risks associated with their diverse connected assets. One key addition is the ability to determine the specific purpose of each device. This goes beyond simple identification, classifying devices based on their operational role and function within the environment. Understanding whether a device is a critical control system, a patient monitoring unit, or a simple sensor provides invaluable context for security teams, allowing for more accurate risk assessment and prioritization based on operational criticality.
Complementing this, the platform now offers risk benchmarking. This allows organizations to anonymously compare their risk posture, specifically related to various device types and operational segments, against aggregated data from similar environments. This provides a clear perspective on where their security stands relative to industry peers and best practices. Are the risks associated with specific medical devices higher or lower than average? How does the security posture for industrial control systems compare? Benchmarking delivers the data needed to answer these questions and inform strategic security investments.
These capabilities combined offer an unprecedented level of visibility and actionable insight. By understanding both the device’s purpose and how its risk compares to others, security teams can move beyond generic policies to implement highly targeted and effective controls. This leads to improved risk management, enhanced security posture, and more efficient allocation of security resources. For industries where uptime and safety are paramount, such as manufacturing and healthcare, these advancements are absolutely essential for protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data. This evolution in platform functionality sets a new standard for securing the complex world of connected devices.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/06/claroty-xdome-platform-device-purpose-and-risk-benchmarking/
