Combining IT, IoT, and OT asset visibility with software vulnerability analysis — Dragos to continue providing solutions and services to existing runZero customers and to expand product investment

KDSys, the Korean distributor of runZero, announced that Dragos, a global operational technology (OT) security company, has acquired runZero and NetRise to strengthen its ability to protect Extended Operational Technology (xOT) environments. The acquisition, officially announced by Dragos, centers on combining asset and risk information across IT, IoT, and OT with the ability to analyze the software running inside OT devices.

Protecting systems that affect physical operations, beyond the traditional OT perimeter

Dragos defines xOT as an approach that treats every digital system capable of affecting physical processes and operations as something to be protected. This includes cloud analytics platforms connected to manufacturing lines, cooling and power systems in data centers, and cloud-connected SCADA that supports substation operations. Rather than dividing IT and OT solely by organization, operating system, or network layer, the scope of security is expanded based on the actual impact on operations.

Expanding capabilities from asset discovery to software analysis and threat response

runZero consolidates asset and risk information across IT, IoT, and OT environments so that security teams can understand their exposure. NetRise provides the ability to analyze the internal software running on OT devices and to identify hidden vulnerabilities.

Dragos also draws on the automated discovery of connected devices and remediation capabilities of Phosphorus, which it acquired earlier this year. Together, these strengthen an xOT security platform that spans asset identification, understanding of software composition, vulnerability identification, and threat response.

The information obtained from each technology will be used to continuously enrich the "Dragos Intelligence Fabric," which is built on OT-specific observational data and incident response experience. On that basis, Dragos plans to further advance the analysis and guidance capabilities of its OT-focused artificial intelligence, "EmberAI."

Existing runZero solutions and services to continue; detailed integration plans to follow

Dragos stated that it will continue to provide solutions and services to existing runZero and NetRise customers and will keep investing in the products. Integration of the Phosphorus platform is already underway, and the approach to integrating runZero and NetRise into the Dragos platform will be shared over the coming months.

The acquisition coincides with the completion of Accenture's majority investment in Dragos. Dragos explained that it plans to direct the new funding into research and development to accelerate technology development and product enhancement.

KDSys delivers runZero-based asset visibility to organizations in Korea

KDSys supplies runZero-based asset visibility and Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) solutions in Korea. runZero combines active scanning, passive discovery, and API integration to identify IT, OT, and IoT assets across on-premises, cloud, and remote environments, helping organizations build an asset inventory and uncover security blind spots. Information on runZero products and adoption is available on the KDSys runZero product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can we continue to use our existing runZero solutions and services?
A. Yes. Dragos stated that it will continue to provide solutions and services to existing runZero and NetRise customers and will keep investing in the products. KDSys continues to provide runZero supply and technical support in Korea.

Q. What happens to KDSys's adoption and technical support in Korea?
A. KDSys continues to supply and support runZero-based asset visibility and CAASM solutions in Korea. For adoption or technical inquiries, please contact KDSys through its official website.

Q. What is Extended Operational Technology (xOT)?
A. It is an approach that treats every digital system capable of affecting physical processes and operations as something to be protected — including cloud analytics platforms connected to manufacturing lines, cooling and power systems in data centers, and cloud-connected SCADA.

Q. When will runZero and NetRise be integrated into the product?
A. Integration of the Phosphorus platform is already underway, and the approach to integrating runZero and NetRise into the Dragos platform will be shared over the coming months.

About KDSys

KDSys is a provider of data protection and operational technology protection solutions that support business continuity. Through solutions including runZero, KDSys helps organizations use their data and protect their IT and OT operations.

Source: Dragos official announcement (dragos.com)