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Microsoft Azure (Microsoft) > 实例探究 > Azure Defender for IoT helps global geological materials company secure production and bridge the IT/OT gap

Azure Defender for IoT helps global geological materials company secure production and bridge the IT/OT gap

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公司规模
Large Corporate
地区
  • Europe
  • America
国家
  • Belgium
  • Germany
  • United States
产品
  • Microsoft Defender for IoT
  • Office 365
  • Power BI
技术栈
  • Azure
实施规模
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
影响指标
  • Cost Savings
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Productivity Improvements
技术
  • 网络安全和隐私 - 网络安全
  • 网络与连接 - 网络管理和分析软件
适用功能
  • 商业运营
  • 维护
用例
  • 预测性维护
  • 远程资产管理
服务
  • 网络安全服务
  • 系统集成
关于客户
Lhoist is a global leader in mineral and limestone materials, operating 80 plants in more than 25 countries. The company is involved in extracting, crushing, burning, and milling rock, and its products are used in various industries, including steel, flue gas treatment, paints, papers, roads, rock gardens, chalk, concrete, and even toothpaste. Lhoist's field locations typically include a quarry next to a processing plant, both containing heavy machinery and industrial automation equipment. The operational technology (OT) teams onsite are responsible for electrical and mechanical projects, maintenance, and logistics operations, ensuring environmental safety, workplace safety, and productivity. Historically, there has been a debate between the automation team and the IT department regarding security and business continuity, with each team having its own schedules, timescales, and objectives.
挑战
OT network security hasn't always been a priority at Lhoist, as plants were traditionally isolated from other networks. However, digital transformation has led to more connected industrial environments, making OT security a top priority. Critical OT equipment is now more connected to the plant IT network, which is in turn connected to the corporate IT network. There is also an increasing demand for remote access from third-party vendors who help manage and maintain equipment. The CISO's role is to reduce cyber risk enterprise-wide and ensure that any attempt to compromise OT equipment is quickly detected and mitigated. A recent ransomware attack at a related organization highlighted the need for a security review at Lhoist, as it resulted in missed deliveries and millions of dollars in damages.
解决方案
Lhoist implemented a global OT security initiative using Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT to boost security and bridge the IT/OT divide. The project was initiated by meeting with key stakeholders, including the VP of Operations and plant managers, to discuss the business implications of OT risk and the need for stronger OT security. A Center of Excellence (COE) for Global Industrial Security was created to foster collaboration and communication between teams. Azure Defender for IoT automatically discovers and maps the entire network and all connected OT devices, providing insights into device status, configuration details, and network behavior. The solution supports a wide range of protocols used by diverse industrial equipment and uses specialized OT-aware analytics to identify vulnerabilities and security issues. The deployment is agentless and integrates with the existing AlienVault SIEM solution in Lhoist's security operations center.
运营影响
  • Azure Defender for IoT provides real-time visibility into the OT network, allowing Lhoist to optimize device performance and predict failures.
  • The solution helps identify misconfigured or malfunctioning devices, improving performance by tracking down sources of congestion or unnecessary traffic.
  • IT security specialists can use protocol and network topology information to implement network segmentation more quickly as part of the company's Zero Trust strategy.
  • The solution's integration with the existing AlienVault SIEM solution helps avoid security analyst fatigue by providing accurate, targeted, and relevant alerts.
  • The deployment has improved collaboration and communication between IT and OT teams, aligning them towards the shared goal of delivering value to Lhoist customers.
数量效益
  • Lhoist initially deployed Azure Defender for IoT to five sites, including two in Belgium, two in the United States, and one in Germany.
  • The company is now in the process of rolling out the solution to all 80 plants worldwide.

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