Secure Remote Access for Mining 5.0

This white paper covers how Safous Privileged Remote Access secures remote access to IT and OT systems in mining as the sector moves toward Mining 5.0. It is for mining OT, maintenance and security teams managing SCADA and PLC access across many dispersed sites, vendors and OEMs. It covers sector risks, a global mining operator example, use cases and the reference architecture.

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Key Challenges in Mining

• Automation, AI, autonomous vehicles and sensor networks add digital entry points that can be targeted to disrupt operations.
• Greater reliance on remote connections to OT systems, cloud and automation increases exposure.
• Emergency OEM support needs fast but auditable access.
• Many sites lack secure file transfer for OT updates.
• Access management is often inconsistent across geographically dispersed sites.

How Safous Helps

• Operators and third-party technicians reach SCADA systems for maintenance without a VPN or direct network access.
• Agentless architecture: nothing is installed on legacy OT devices, and identity authentication extends to legacy applications.
• MFA, credential vaulting and integrated ICAP file scanning, with no network topology changes.
• Real-time alerts, supervised access and time-limited permissions for every session.
• Session capture supporting ISA/IEC 62443 and ISO/IEC 27001 control requirements.
• One subscription covering PAM, IAM and Zero Trust Network Access; one outbound Safous AppGateway.
• Centralized governance with site-based administration, plus on-premises and air-gapped deployment via Safous Industrial Secure Remote Access (I-SRA).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can contractors maintain SCADA systems without a VPN?

Yes. Safous gives operators and third-party technicians access to SCADA systems without a VPN or direct network access.

Does Safous work for remote or air-gapped mine sites?

Yes. It supports on-premises and air-gapped environments through Safous Industrial Secure Remote Access (I-SRA).

Which standards does Safous help with in mining?

The white paper cites support for ISA/IEC 62443 and ISO/IEC 27001 control requirements.

Learn more: Safous Industrial Secure Remote Access and third-party access.