KB-OPSWAT-030 — MetaDefender OT Access Documentation
Purpose
This article links to the authoritative OPSWAT documentation for MetaDefender OT Access, which provides secure remote access into OT environments.
Authoritative Vendor Documentation
• MetaDefender OT Access Documentation
https://www.opswat.com/products/metadefender-ot-access
This C3SA article extends but does not replace OPSWAT’s official documentation.When to Use This
• Enabling vendor or contractor remote access into OT environments
• Replacing flat VPN access with controlled, auditable access
• Designing Zero Trust access for industrial systems
• Replacing flat VPN access with controlled, auditable access
• Designing Zero Trust access for industrial systems
C3SA Guidance
C3SA recommends MetaDefender OT Access where remote connectivity is required but must be tightly governed, logged, and isolated from broader networks.
Common Pitfalls
• Granting persistent access instead of just-in-time access
• Failing to define ownership for access approval and revocation
• Failing to define ownership for access approval and revocation
Regulatory / Assurance Relevance
Supports access control and monitoring requirements in regulated and critical infrastructure environments.
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