The rail sector plays a major role as part of the global transportation industry and serves as the backbone for trade, economic growth and social development. As security by obscurity becomes an idea of the past, gaining visibility of operational technology (OT)systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is critical to effectively secure the rail sector.

This white paper outlines:

• Rail sector risk scenarios and a timeline of recent cyber incidents
• New and emerging frameworks and regulations affecting rail operators
• Best practices and recommendations for managing OT & IoT attack surfaces in rail environments
• How one rail operator future-proofed their risk management program with asset visibility and monitoring