Dragos Inc., a cybersecurity firm specializing in operational technology (OT) environments, announced partnerships with several insurance providers, brokers, and legal firms. The collaboration aims to create a unified incident command structure and improve coordination between internal and external teams during cyber incidents.
The companies involved in these partnerships include Antigen Security, AEGIS Insurance, Arch Insurance, McGriff Insurance Services, and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLC. Additionally, the Dragos Platform has been added to the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Management Portal, eRiskHub®.
Mark Stacey, Director of Strategy at Dragos, emphasized the importance of quick response and clear communication in OT cybersecurity incidents. He stated that the partnerships would help streamline communications and pre-configure roles for technical responders, plant personnel, insurance carriers, brokers, and legal firms. “OT cyber-attacks are complex and can have harmful consequences in the physical world. Dragos is unique in having both the technology platform to detect compromise and the expert OT responders to investigate and identify root cause,” Stacey said. “We share a common goal with cyber-focused insurance and legal firms who are integral to an organization’s cybersecurity: to successfully prepare and protect our customers. These partnerships enable improved risk management and enhance disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity program plans for OT organizations.”
“Manage Cybersecurity Risks”
These partnerships provide Dragos customers with enhanced risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity program plans. The Dragos Platform offers OT network visibility and monitoring, allowing users to identify assets, manage vulnerabilities, and detect threats. It also provides tools for initiating investigations and activating response plans.
Steven Legg, CEO and Co-Founder of Antigen Security, expressed support for the partnership, stating, “Antigen is excited to incorporate Dragos’s proven outcomes into our underwriting standards.” He added, “Dragos’s technology and expertise significantly enhance our ability to assess and manage cybersecurity risks.”
Brian Finch, co-leader of Pillsbury’s Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy group, commented on the collaboration’s importance, saying, “Recent events have shown cyberattacks present an existential risk for both the public and private sector, and that the time to plan and prepare for cyber disruption is now.” He continued, “Pillsbury is thrilled to be a part of Dragos’s inaugural raft of partners, joining with other industry leaders to collectively provide best-in-class pre- and post-incident cyber resources and guidance, ensure organizational readiness and minimize fallout.”
The collaboration aims to improve the overall cybersecurity incident response preparedness and response capabilities of OT organizations, ensuring a coordinated effort during cyber incidents.