Xona and spotit Collaborate for Enhanced Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure Across Europe
In a strategic move to bolster cybersecurity across Europe, Xona, a leader in secure access for critical infrastructure, has partnered with spotit, Belgium's foremost independent managed security services provider (MSSP). This collaboration aims to create frictionless yet secure access to operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), addressing the increasing security demands faced by critical infrastructure sectors.
Spotit will be incorporating the Xona Platform into its Zero Trust and OT/IoT security offerings, providing enterprise and industrial customers with the capability to seamlessly manage remote access while minimizing cyber risk. This partnership is a response to the escalating demands of security, compliance, and operational efficiency in an era where cyber threats are more prevalent.
According to Erik De Nert, Head of spotit OT, the goal is to help organizations maintain secure and resilient operations in a digital landscape that is becoming increasingly interconnected. "Xona’s secure access platform dovetails perfectly with our managed service model, enabling us to provide prompt, policy-driven, and auditable access to critical systems, while simplifying processes and mitigating risks for our clients," he stated.
Through this partnership, spotit will offer the Xona secure access platform, which includes the Xona Gateway and Centralizer, as a managed or co-managed solution across various crucial sectors such as energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, transportation, and utilities. The Xona Platform enables secure connections to OT systems without exposing sensitive environments to risky user endpoints, avoiding the need for client software installations and changes to existing network setups. Additionally, spotit will integrate Xona into its managed identity and Zero Trust architectures, ensuring robust governance for remote users, third-party vendors, and privileged access roles.
Particularly, this alliance allows critical infrastructure operators to comply with stringent cybersecurity and access control mandates set by regulations such as the European NIS2 Directive. The Xona platform enforces role- and time-based access controls, ensures full session auditability, and enhances operational oversight without complicating existing systems.
Roark Pollock, Chief Marketing Officer of Xona, praised spotit as a trusted leader in cybersecurity, especially for organizations managing Europe’s vital infrastructure. He emphasized how their expertise in secure network management and Zero Trust services makes them an ideal ally in driving the adoption of the Xona Platform across the region, ultimately permitting safe digital transformations for critical infrastructure without sacrificing security or user experiences.
The partnership has already commenced, with the Xona Platform being actively integrated into spotit’s security initiatives. Organizations interested in elevating their cybersecurity measures through the Xona Platform can contact spotit to arrange a demonstration of how secure remote access can be achieved smoothly and in alignment with compliance mandates.
About Xona
Xona’s mission is to empower professionals safeguarding the critical infrastructure essential for community functioning. Offering a purpose-built secure access platform, Xona replaces outdated access tools like VPNs and jump servers, enhancing control, protection from insecure endpoints, and compliance with global security regulations. Trusted by over 40 countries, Xona simplifies governance while bolstering operational security. Get more information at www.xonasystems.com.
About spotit
Spotit is dedicated to developing and managing cybersecurity strategies for enterprises. With a focus on expertise, they have emerged as Belgium's largest independent MSSP. Currently, their team of over 100 specialists provides premium services to more than 175 businesses, establishing them as a reliable partner in the cybersecurity domain. Learn more at https://www.spotit.be/en/.
Spotit will be incorporating the Xona Platform into its Zero Trust and OT/IoT security offerings, providing enterprise and industrial customers with the capability to seamlessly manage remote access while minimizing cyber risk. This partnership is a response to the escalating demands of security, compliance, and operational efficiency in an era where cyber threats are more prevalent.
According to Erik De Nert, Head of spotit OT, the goal is to help organizations maintain secure and resilient operations in a digital landscape that is becoming increasingly interconnected. "Xona’s secure access platform dovetails perfectly with our managed service model, enabling us to provide prompt, policy-driven, and auditable access to critical systems, while simplifying processes and mitigating risks for our clients," he stated.
Through this partnership, spotit will offer the Xona secure access platform, which includes the Xona Gateway and Centralizer, as a managed or co-managed solution across various crucial sectors such as energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, transportation, and utilities. The Xona Platform enables secure connections to OT systems without exposing sensitive environments to risky user endpoints, avoiding the need for client software installations and changes to existing network setups. Additionally, spotit will integrate Xona into its managed identity and Zero Trust architectures, ensuring robust governance for remote users, third-party vendors, and privileged access roles.
Particularly, this alliance allows critical infrastructure operators to comply with stringent cybersecurity and access control mandates set by regulations such as the European NIS2 Directive. The Xona platform enforces role- and time-based access controls, ensures full session auditability, and enhances operational oversight without complicating existing systems.
Roark Pollock, Chief Marketing Officer of Xona, praised spotit as a trusted leader in cybersecurity, especially for organizations managing Europe’s vital infrastructure. He emphasized how their expertise in secure network management and Zero Trust services makes them an ideal ally in driving the adoption of the Xona Platform across the region, ultimately permitting safe digital transformations for critical infrastructure without sacrificing security or user experiences.
The partnership has already commenced, with the Xona Platform being actively integrated into spotit’s security initiatives. Organizations interested in elevating their cybersecurity measures through the Xona Platform can contact spotit to arrange a demonstration of how secure remote access can be achieved smoothly and in alignment with compliance mandates.
About Xona
Xona’s mission is to empower professionals safeguarding the critical infrastructure essential for community functioning. Offering a purpose-built secure access platform, Xona replaces outdated access tools like VPNs and jump servers, enhancing control, protection from insecure endpoints, and compliance with global security regulations. Trusted by over 40 countries, Xona simplifies governance while bolstering operational security. Get more information at www.xonasystems.com.
About spotit
Spotit is dedicated to developing and managing cybersecurity strategies for enterprises. With a focus on expertise, they have emerged as Belgium's largest independent MSSP. Currently, their team of over 100 specialists provides premium services to more than 175 businesses, establishing them as a reliable partner in the cybersecurity domain. Learn more at https://www.spotit.be/en/.
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