Claroty rated Strong Performer in Forrester OT security solutions report

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) vendor Claroty has been recognised by Forrester Research as a 'Strong Performer' in The Forrester Wave: Operational Technology (OT) Security Solutions Q2 2024 report. This evaluation encompasses 15 of the most influential OT security providers, detailing their comparative strengths to assist security and risk professionals in selecting appropriate solutions.

Notably, Claroty achieved the highest score among Strong Performers in the strategy category. Furthermore, the company received the top scores in asset discovery and identification, privileged remote access, risk posture management, and policy and rule management within the current offering category.

Forrester Research commended Claroty for understanding the unique challenges and characteristics associated with industrial control devices, highlighting the need to secure these without disrupting performance or day-to-day operations. The report identified Claroty as particularly suitable for industrial organisations, including those in the healthcare sector, needing to manage assets, threats, and vulnerabilities across a diverse Internet of Things (IoT) and OT environment.

The research advises OT security customers to opt for vendors that offer solutions for multiple cybersecurity use cases integrated seamlessly with existing cybersecurity technology portfolios. It notes Claroty's modular platform is designed to secure interconnected extended IoT (xIoT) and OT devices, aligning an asset-centric OT security strategy anchored in Zero Trust principles. This approach responds well to the growing trend of IoT device proliferation and the diminishing boundaries between IT and OT environments.

Claroty has also extended its passive and active discovery capabilities with Claroty Edge. This portable host-based executable can discover assets in local subnets or be transported remotely for a point-in-time collection of hard-to-reach devices. Reference customers value these discovery capabilities and the ability to integrate third-party data, like Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) documents, to enrich asset information. They also appreciate the platform's risk posture management, which includes simulation capabilities to assess the impact of applied remediations.

This recognition follows Claroty's introduction of the industry's most comprehensive, unified platform aimed at securing all CPS, including OT, enterprise IoT, and connected medical devices (IoMT). The Claroty Platform leverages deep industry expertise to provide extensive asset visibility and a broad solution set. Key platform capabilities resonating with Forrester's criteria include:

Asset Discovery and Identification: Claroty supports users in operationalising their Asset Inventory with a precision-driven approach, using multiple discovery methods and an AI-powered analysis engine for quick results.

Privileged Remote Access: The upgraded Claroty xDome Secure Access is designed for OT-specific needs, offering privileged access and identity management for both internal and third-party users.

Risk Posture Management: Claroty Exposure Management solution helps clients understand and efficiently improve their CPS risk posture, regardless of their starting point.

Policy and Rule Management: Claroty's Network Protection solution enables effective network segmentation and anomaly detection, offering practical zone and communication policy recommendations based on operational insights and best practices.

Yaniv Vardi, CEO of Claroty, remarked on the achievement, stating, "We believe that Claroty was named a Strong Performer because our unified platform eliminates the need to purchase and maintain multiple point products. Our dynamic comprehensive approach is why Claroty is so well-equipped to secure mission-critical infrastructure while offering the quickest time-to-value and a lower total cost of ownership."