Hexagon and Dragos announce technical partnership on OT cybersecurity

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has announced a strategic partnership with industrial cybersecurity company Dragos.

Hexagon says that the rapid evolution of technology underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in industrial settings, and that Hexagon and Dragos have joined forces to address this demand.

The technical partnership focuses on integrating the complementary OT cybersecurity capabilities of the Dragos Platform and Hexagon’s PAS Cyber Integrity offering to provide Hexagon’s customers with enhanced inventory data, comprehensive configuration management, and intrusion detection and threat management to protect businesses operating in multiple critical infrastructure sectors. The collaboration is expected to harness the respective strengths and industry insights of both Dragos and Hexagon.

“This relationship represents a significant step in forging the future of OT cybersecurity,” said Nick Cappi, Vice President of OT Cybersecurity at Hexagon. “Through the integration of technologies, industrial facilities that use Hexagon and Dragos will be in a better position to achieve their security goals. We are excited to work together and collectively solve bigger security challenges for customers.”

“Hexagon is known for providing forward-leaning technology that also prioritises safety and security, and the partnership with Dragos brings additional value to industrial and critical infrastructure organisations using our technologies,” said Matt Cowell, Global VP of Business Development at Dragos. “The integration between Dragos and Hexagon will leverage our complementary capabilities and respective strengths to provide an integrated approach to managing security across the different layers of the operational environment.”

Hexagon creates digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. The company’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division aims to help clients design, construct and operate more profitable, safe and sustainable industrial facilities.

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