Unknown assets
Description
Unknown assets are devices or systems in an OT environment that are not properly identified or documented. These assets can include legacy systems, unmanaged devices, or unauthorized connections that are not accounted for in the organization's inventory.
Public Incidents
- Stuxnet
- Triton
- WannaCry
Recommended Mitigation
- Implement asset discovery and inventory management tools to identify and document all assets in the OT environment.
- Regularly scan and monitor the network for new or unknown devices.
- Enforce strict access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to the network.