OT Security
Sandbox
You Cannot Afford to Test on a Live OT System
Operational technology environments run processes where unplanned downtime is measured in millions of dollars per hour. Introducing an untested patch, software update, or vendor file directly into a live control system is an unacceptable risk—but running without those updates leaves your systems exposed. The OT sandbox resolves this dilemma by providing a safe, isolated replica of your production environment.
Zero-day threats targeting OT environments cannot be detected by signature-based tools because they have no known signatures. Sandboxing provides an environment where suspicious files, removable media content, and vendor-supplied software can be executed safely and observed for malicious behavior—before they are permitted anywhere near operational assets.
Regulatory frameworks including ISA/IEC 62443 increasingly require evidence of testing and validation before software changes are applied to critical control systems. An OT sandbox provides the controlled environment needed to satisfy these requirements and generate the documentation that auditors and insurers demand.
What an OT Security Sandbox should do
Safe File & Update Analysis
Execute suspicious files, vendor patches, and software updates in a fully isolated OT replica environment. Observe behavior, identify threats, and validate safety—with zero risk to your production control systems.
Zero-Day Threat Quarantine
Catch and contain novel malware that bypasses signature detection by analyzing execution behavior in the sandbox. Quarantine confirmed threats before they are permitted to reach any network-connected asset.
Pre-Deployment Validation
Test configuration changes, firmware updates, and new software versions against an accurate replica of your OT environment. Identify compatibility issues, operational conflicts, and security vulnerabilities before they impact production.
OT Sandbox Deployment Options for Every Environment
On-Site Appliance Sandbox
Deploy a dedicated hardware sandbox on premises for organizations that require complete isolation from cloud and internet environments. Ideal for high-security facilities where connectivity restrictions apply.
Cloud-Based Sandbox
Leverage a remote, cloud-hosted sandbox environment for flexible, scalable file analysis. Submit files through existing security gateways without requiring on-premises infrastructure changes.
Software-Based Sandbox
Run a software sandbox on local servers for cost-effective isolation of code and applications. Generate detailed forensic analysis reports including MITRE ATT&CK technique mapping, malware family classification, and behavioral timelines.
MITRE ATT&CK for ICS Reporting
Produce detailed threat analysis reports that map identified malicious behaviors to the MITRE ATT&CK for ICS framework, enabling security teams to understand attacker intent and close specific control gaps.
