Macnica releases device assessment service for the manufacturing industry - Comprehensively visualizes security risks hidden in IT/OT/IoT environments, helping to strengthen security measures -

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter Macnica), a total Services & Solutions provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, is a company that provides IT/OT/IoT devices in the manufacturing industry. We are pleased to announce that we have released a unique "Device Assessment Service" that visualizes the number and type of devices and provides a report that takes into account their security risks. This allows us to easily visualize potential security risks in the manufacturing industry's IT/OT/IoT environment and support the strengthening of security measures that should be prioritized.

■ Background
In the manufacturing industry, DX initiatives such as the introduction of IoT to production lines have begun. Not only in the IT environment, but also in the OT environment (factory system), which was traditionally operated in isolated networks, there are increasing opportunities for IoT devices to connect to external networks such as clouds. Along with this, the risk of being damaged by cyberattacks is increasing, and in targeted attacks targeting the manufacturing industry, IoT devices with insufficient security measures are the starting point for cyberattacks, and operations are forced to stop. There are also incidents that affect the entire supply chain.
On the other hand, in an environment where IT/OT/IoT coexist, the ideal way to implement appropriate security measures is to first identify your company's devices that may pose a risk and then determine the order of priority for the measures. There are many cases in which appropriate measures cannot be taken due to various issues.

・Insufficient security knowledge and skills prevent measures from being implemented
・It is managed by the management ledger, but I am worried whether the content matches the actual device
・Comprehensive management is not possible due to the presence of various IT/OT/IoT devices and different administrators

■Overview of “Device Assessment Service”
Recently, Macnica has released its own "Device Assessment Service" to solve security issues in the manufacturing industry such as those mentioned above.
This service uses an analysis device installed in the customer environment to acquire and visualize device list information (PCs, servers, switches, PLCs, etc.) existing in the IT/OT/IoT environment from mirror port communication information. This is a spot usage service that provides reports that take security risks into account. This makes it possible to understand all devices even in complex environments where IT/OT/IoT coexist. In addition, a unique report that utilizes the security knowledge that Macnica has accumulated through supporting many manufacturing customers will clarify the measures that should be implemented on a priority basis.

■Characteristics of "Device Assessment Service"
・Comprehensive visualization of IT/OT/IoT environments
Enables agentless visualization of devices in all environments, not just IT/OT/IoT environments. By visualizing from the network to which the device is connected to the switch port, you can understand the physical location of each device.

・Original report utilizing Macnica 's extensive security knowledge
As a result of providing consulting, solution implementation, and operational support to numerous manufacturing customers, we have accumulated a variety of security knowledge regarding threat information and appropriate countermeasure approaches. By providing this service that utilizes this knowledge, we support each customer in taking the optimal countermeasure approach.

・Realization of a quarantine network by acquiring various device information
By obtaining not only IP and MAC addresses but also device information such as anti-virus software operation status and patch application status, it is possible to realize a quarantine network that allows only devices that have been confirmed to be safe to connect to the internal network. .

・Continuous understanding of devices in the company's environment and detection and control of risks
This service is a spot use service that uses ForeScout Technologies' product as an analysis device only once to check the device status of a specific site of the company, but it is also possible to continue to install the product after using the service. is. This enables continuous detection of risks for each device and control of unsafe devices to realize a safer corporate environment.

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Regarding this announcement, ForeScout Technologies Japan President and CEO Nishiyama said:
"ForeScout Technologies the Company wholeheartedly welcomes the release of the Device Assessment Service and fully supports its rollout. We believe that by adopting this service, many manufacturing customers will be able to improve their security levels and strengthen their security measures. the Company will continue to strengthen our partnership with Macnica, ForeScout certified distributor, to provide our customers with optimal solutions."

Starting with the release of this service, Macnica plans to expand services that support operations after countermeasures have been selected. We will continue to support Japanese companies in strengthening their security by facing our customers' issues and developing and providing optimal solutions.

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Macnica Forescout product manager
TEL: 045-476-2010
E-mail: fsct-sales@macnica.co.jp

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