Introduction
Xona, the leading provider of secure access solutions for critical infrastructure, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with OTconnect, a cybersecurity leader specializing in securing Industrial Control Systems. This collaboration brings together Xona’s cutting-edge secure access management platform with OTconnect’s hands-on cybersecurity expertise to deliver a fully managed, scalable remote access solution tailored for critical OT environments.
Solving a Critical Industry Challenge
As OT environments become increasingly interconnected, organizations face rising cybersecurity threats, regulatory challenges, and operational complexities. Traditional access solutions, such as VPNs and jump servers, expose critical systems to unnecessary risks, while cumbersome security measures slow down operational workflows.
Xona and OTconnect have joined forces to eliminate these challenges by offering a seamless, secure, and easy-to-deploy access solution that minimizes risk, ensures compliance, and optimizes operational efficiency.
The Joint Solution – The Power of Xona + OTconnect
This partnership delivers a best-in-class solution that:
- Minimizes security risks by eliminating insecure endpoints from connecting to critical systems and enforcing identity-based access.
- Ensures compliance with industry regulations, including IEC 62443, NIS 2, and the European Cyber Resilience Act.
- Simplifies remote access with a zero-footprint, browser-based experience that eliminates the need for VPNs, agents, or plugins.
- Optimizes operational efficiency by enabling real-time collaboration without compromising security.
Better Together – Roles in the Partnership
Xona: Secure, Simple, and Scalable OT Access
The Xona Platform delivers secure access to critical infrastructure with features purpose-built to address the unique challenges of OT environments. Key capabilities include:
- Identity-Based Access Management – Granular control over user access with role, identity, and time-based policies.
- Disconnected Access Technology – Eliminates insecure endpoints from connecting directly to OT systems preventing ransomware and malware spread.
- Seamless User Experience – A clientless, browser-based solution that simplifies secure remote access.
- Granular Audit and Governance – Real-time session logging and compliance enforcement.
OTconnect: Expertly Managed Secure Access
OTconnect augments Xona’s technology with deep cybersecurity expertise for joint customers in the Netherlands and Belgium, ensuring:
- Risk Assessment & Compliance Support – Aligning secure access with regulatory mandates and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Secure Remote Access as a Service – Fully managed deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of remote access systems delivering a scalable solution that simplifies remote access management, letting you focus on operations while we ensure secure connectivity
- Proactive Security Management – Implementing time-based access controls and ongoing monitoring.
What This Means for Critical Infrastructure Operators
By leveraging this joint solution, organizations gain a turnkey, fully managed secure access environment, reducing the burden on internal operations, IT, and security teams. With Xona’s innovative platform and OTconnect’s hands-on support, companies can focus on operations while ensuring a robust security posture.
Next Steps
Discover how Xona and OTconnect can transform your secure remote access strategy. Speak with our experts to discuss your security challenges, experience a live demo to see the platform in action, or deploy a trial version to experience the benefits firsthand.
Published February 24, 2025.