Redefining IT and OT Solutions at the Edge – IGEL Reference Architectures

IT and OT Solutions Convergence Is No Longer a Vision: It’s an Action Plan

The conversation around cybersecurity has fundamentally shifted. IT/OT convergence and Zero Trust are no longer conceptual frameworks or marketing buzzwords—they’re daily operational imperatives.

As digital ecosystems expand beyond traditional perimeters, the implicit trust once placed in networks, users, and devices has become a critical vulnerability. Every connection, identity, and transaction must now be verified continuously and contextually. This paradigm shift demands a convergent IT/OT approach where security is built on validation, visibility, and adaptive control—not assumption. In today’s hyper-connected landscape, organizational resilience depends not on who or what you trust, but on how effectively you verify.

Enterprises across industries—from manufacturing and healthcare to finance and critical infrastructure—are discovering that protecting data, assets, and people requires ecosystem-wide collaboration, not siloed security tools.

That’s where IGEL and its partner ecosystem deliver impact: providing measurable security outcomes by embedding Zero Trust principles into every digital connection, from the data center to the edge.

From Principles to Proof: IT and OT Convergence in Action

Traditional perimeter IT and OT defenses crumble in today’s distributed landscape. IGEL Solutions Platform offers a holistic approach:

• Verify explicitly using all available integration and data points
• Use least privilege access for every transaction
• Assume breach and minimize blast radius
• Inspect and log all traffic comprehensively
• Enforce policy dynamically based on context
• Authenticate and authorize based on multiple factors
• Segment access to prevent lateral movement
• Encrypt all communications end-to-end
• Validate device health before granting access

Continuously monitor and adapt the security posture. IGEL takes these principles off the whiteboard and puts them into action through an integrated partner ecosystem who redefines how secure operations actually work.

Zero Trust with IT and OT Convergence

The line between IT and OT systems are disappearing and so are the gaps attacker’s exploit.

IGEL and its partners enable converged security architectures where industrial control systems and corporate IT share a unified trust model.

Core Discussion Areas:

1. Zero Trust Fundamentals – Core principles, IT/OT differences, and convergence drivers
2. Zero Trust Architecture – Components, implementation layers, and policy frameworks
3. Technology Stack – IT/OT systems, protocols, and integration
4. Identity & Access Management – Authentication, authorization, and privileged access
5. Network Segmentation – Micro-segmentation strategies and zone design
6. Threat Detection & Response – Intelligence, monitoring tools, and incident handling
7. Data Protection – Encryption, classification, and backup
8. Vulnerability Management – Assessment, patching, and risk mitigation
9. Compliance & Governance – Regulations, standards, and documentation

Implementation Strategy – Roadmap, change management, and continuous improvement.

Key Outcomes Across Converged Environments:

• Operational uptime: Protected OT assets from ransomware lateral movement.
• Regulatory compliance frameworks:
  NIST 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, NIST SP 800-207, NIST SP 800-207A, NIST SP 1800-32, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27019, IEC 61850, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture, NIS2 Directive, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model v2.0, U.S. Department of Energy C2M2, ENISA Guidelines on Cybersecurity, Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Singapore GovTech OT Zero Trust Blueprint, 3GPP TR 33.894 Mobile Networks, ETSI TR 103 937 Telecom and Critical Infrastructure Domains, ATIS 5G Framework, ISA 99 OT/ICS Integration, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.
• Cross-domain visibility: Single-pane management across IT and OT endpoints.
• Predictive resilience: AI/ML-based anomaly detection and threat correlation at the edge.

Measurable Business Impact

Organizations embracing IGEL’s Partner ecosystem solutions platform are achieving outcomes that go beyond security:

• 60–70% reduction in endpoint vulnerability incidents.
• 50% faster deployment of secure remote access solutions.
• 30–40% lower operational overhead through centralized management.
• Improved user experience and performance across hybrid environments.

Zero Trust isn’t slowing business down: it’s enabling secure solution agility.

The Takeaway: Security as a Collective Outcome

No single product or vendor can deliver comprehensive security alone. True protection requires a collective execution model built on partnership, precision, and trust-by-design.

IGEL’s Solutions Platform, combined with a powerful partner ecosystem, delivers a security and productivity framework where defense and enablement coexist.

As Solution Partners, not just defending enterprises – Partners are redefining how connected organizations operate, innovate, and grow securely at the edge.

Let’s make Zero Trust not just a policy—but a proven outcome for every connected enterprise.

Learn more about this topic, join the breakout session: Redefining IT and OT Solutions at the Edge – IGEL Reference Architectures hosted by Darryl Jordan at Now & Next November 4-6, 2025, the ultimate EUC security event of the year to learn more about how IGEL and our ecosystem partners are redefining Zero Trust Partner Ecosystems.

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