This white paper explains how Safous Privileged Remote Access secures remote access to industrial systems as manufacturers move toward Industry 5.0. It is for manufacturing IT, OT and security leaders who need identity-first, session-level access control without changes to OT networks, endpoints or control systems. It covers manufacturing risks, a global manufacturer example, features and the reference architecture.
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Key Challenges in Manufacturing
- The Verizon 2025 DBIR Manufacturing Snapshot reports an 89% increase in confirmed manufacturing data breaches.
- IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026 puts the global average cost of a data breach at $4.99 million.
- AI-guided maintenance, remote support and autonomous workflows create access-control gaps; a CyberArk report states machine identities outnumber humans by more than 80 to 1.
- Complex logins slow maintenance and emergency OEM support, and secure file transfer into OT is often missing.
How Safous Helps
- Combines privileged access management, identity and access management and Zero Trust Network Access in one subscription.
- Just-in-time, time-limited sessions for engineers updating PLC or HMI systems, with no permanent credentials.
- Credential vaulting removes shared and hard-coded passwords; SSO keeps authentication consistent across sites.
- Real-time session recording, including keystrokes and screen recordings, with audit-ready reporting.
- Third-party technicians reach SCADA systems without a VPN or direct network access.
- No software on OT devices or endpoints; one outbound Safous AppGateway, without network redesign or production downtime.
- Deployment fully offline, on-premises or in the cloud, including air-gapped sites via Safous Industrial Secure Remote Access (I-SRA).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Safous require changes to OT networks or control systems?
No. Safous requires no software on OT devices or endpoints and connects through one outbound Safous AppGateway.
How does Safous handle shared passwords in plants?
Built-in credential vaulting removes shared and hard-coded passwords, and access is granted just in time without permanent credentials.
Can Safous run in air-gapped factories?
Yes. It supports on-premises and air-gapped deployment through Safous Industrial Secure Remote Access (I-SRA).
Learn more: Safous Industrial Secure Remote Access and Privileged Remote Access guide.