Closing the Removable Media Gap in The Energy Sector: Securing Contractors, Field Devices and Critical Infrastructure
Energy OT environments present a complex paradox:
Security policies state “No USBs.”
Yet operational realities driven by contractors, legacy machinery, and air-gapped systems dictate “We have no alternative.”
When field engineers and OEMs must utilise removable media to maintain operations, traditional perimeter defences are rendered ineffective. A single compromised file on a contractor’s thumb drive can bypass an entire security stack in seconds.
While you cannot eliminate USBs completely, you can control precisely what passes your threshold.
This session will move past theoretical advice to demonstrate the exact technical architecture required to isolate, decontaminate, and certify files before they reach your production systems utilising the Tyrex zero-trust workflow.
By attending, you will learn how to:
- Secure contractor and field engineer activities without compromising operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with robust, centralised reporting tailored for regulatory audits.
- Deploy a practical USB gateway that operates seamlessly across both online and offline environments.
Do not allow an essential operational tool to become your greatest vulnerability. Watch Now!!
