Manufacturing
Efficient security for seamless production
In manufacturing, IT systems like ERP and MES meet OT such as PLC and SCADA. VISULOX centrally manages and controls privileged access to both IT and OT - agentless and without disrupting ongoing operations.
Manufacturing and industrial companies secure privileged access with VISULOX
Facts & Figures
Why rely on yesterday's technology when secure IT is the future?
The critical role of Privileged Access Management in protecting the manufacturing industry - by the numbers.
42%
of manufacturing companies in Germany reported a major cyber incident in 2024.
53%
of cyber incidents resulted in a production downtime of at least three days.
60%
of all cyber incidents were directly attributable to remote access by external partners.
Challenges
Challenges in Securing the Manufacturing Industry
The banking world is under constant attack from cybercriminals, regulations, and legacy IT. Four hurdles make privileged access particularly critical. Manufacturing companies must secure IT and OT in legacy environments without production downtime. Four hurdles make privileged access particularly critical.
Legacy & IT/OT
Legacy equipment, connected production
Machinery from decades past runs alongside modern IT. Merging legacy equipment with new technologies is difficult to secure without specialized solutions.
External Access: Granular, agentless, and without coordination chaos
Internal Access Management: Secure and simplify work from anywhere
Built for Zero Trust: Easily implement all building blocks such as Multi-Factor Authentication and Just-in-Time access
Always traceable: Automated compliance reporting, tamper-proof recordings, and audit trails
OT systems lacking modern security standards
No PAM interfaces on legacy equipment
Heterogeneous IT and OT environments
OT in the crosshairs
Growing attack surface in production
With digitalization, manufacturing and control systems are increasingly becoming targets for attackers. Highly sensitive OT must be protected just as rigorously as IT.
External Access: Granular, agentless, and without coordination chaos
Internal Access Management: Secure and simplify work from anywhere
Built for Zero Trust: Easily implement all building blocks such as Multi-Factor Authentication and Just-in-Time access
Always traceable: Automated compliance reporting, tamper-proof recordings, and audit trails
OT attacks with physical consequences
Control systems that are difficult to patch
Limited visibility into access
Availability
Ensure minimal downtime
Every outage causes high costs and delivery delays. Maintenance and monitoring must be carried out with the shortest, most predictable interruptions possible.
External Access: Granular, agentless, and without coordination chaos
Internal Access Management: Secure and simplify work from anywhere
Built for Zero Trust: Easily implement all building blocks such as Multi-Factor Authentication and Just-in-Time access
Always traceable: Automated compliance reporting, tamper-proof recordings, and audit trails
Downtime costs revenue immediately
Maintenance required without operational downtime
Agentless security during ongoing operations
External access
Manage partner and maintenance access
External service providers and cross-site teams require fast, secure access. 60% of incidents are traced back to remote access by external partners.
External Access: Granular, agentless, and without coordination chaos
Internal Access Management: Secure and simplify work from anywhere
Built for Zero Trust: Easily implement all building blocks such as Multi-Factor Authentication and Just-in-Time access
Always traceable: Automated compliance reporting, tamper-proof recordings, and audit trails
Remote access by third parties as a primary risk
Grant only necessary access (Least Privilege)
Document all activities comprehensively
Testimonials
Why over 450 IT teams secure their systems with VISULOX
We use VISULOX as a gateway to secure our customer support environment. Through VISULOX, we establish a secure connection with our customers to assist them in implementing our products. VISULOX provides a secure method with key and video recording that meets the highest security and audit standards. Support is quick and personal.
VISULOX enables the management of information security through the privileged access control of users to various infrastructures with centralized management.
VISULOX works flawlessly, and the IT support is exceptionally reachable in emergencies. Moreover, the team also assists with other concerns, even if they are not directly related to VISULOX.
We can be sure that our R&D data is accessed exclusively by us. VISULOX gives us the assurance that external service providers are never 'unattended' and that no one can access critical information or, in the worst case, even share it.
Secure access to IT infrastructures can be presented very transparently. The system operates stably, even with over 1000 users. Our implementation of ISO 27001 is significantly supported, especially for large infrastructures.
VISULOX monitors service provider activities across servers – privileged multiple accounts are eliminated. Together with amitego, we have developed a transparent, auditable control system that precisely documents who did what and when.
Highly powerful, mature, and secure for privileged remote access by external service providers. First-class support and a forward-thinking development team at amitego. We are in close, ongoing contact with the vendor and can actively contribute to the product's evolution. Customer requests are addressed promptly.
The solution: VISULOX
Centrally protect privileged access with VISULOX
VISULOX secures every privileged access to IT and OT – granularly controlled, audit-proof, and agentless. This is how you protect production without slowing down operations.
Maximum security
Every connection to IT and OT systems is granularly controlled with just-in-time access and MFA—ensuring only authorized personnel can reach critical assets.
Third-party access
External partners and machine manufacturers work via browser with time-limited access to specific systems—monitored, documented, and isolated from the rest of the network.
Automated compliance
Comprehensive audit trails support NIS-2, IEC 62443, and ISO 27001, providing evidence at the push of a button—no manual documentation required.
Scalable integration
Agentless and multi-tenant, VISULOX integrates seamlessly into IT and OT environments. Migration takes less than two days, with no interference to systems or operations.
Contact
Let us secure your production
Speak directly with a cybersecurity expert and see how quickly VISULOX runs in your environment.
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FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions in the manufacturing industry.
What is Remote Privileged Access Management (Remote PAM) with VISULOX?
Remote Privileged Access Management (Remote PAM) controls and protects privileged access to IT systems from remote locations — by administrators, external service providers, or partners. VISULOX implements this approach consistently: access is managed centrally, granted on a time-limited basis, uniquely assigned to an individual, and fully documented. Direct connections to the target infrastructure are technically prevented. This ensures control, traceability, and security at all times.
How does VISULOX differ from classic VPN or PAM solutions?
Conventional VPN solutions grant broad network access without fine-grained control. Classic PAM solutions are often complex, costly, and designed primarily for internal users. VISULOX combines the advantages of both approaches: a gateway architecture without direct network access, time-limited just-in-time access, complete session recording, and an agentless architecture. The result: maximum control with minimal administrative effort — purpose-built for secure external access.
How does VISULOX support a Zero Trust strategy?
VISULOX implements Zero Trust consistently: no user has standing access rights — permissions are granted only when needed, based on the least-privilege principle (just-in-time access). Direct network connections are technically prevented through a protocol break. Every session is fully recorded and uniquely assigned to a single individual. This creates a zero-standing-privileges model that also securely integrates external service providers and partners.
Why does VISULOX have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO)?
VISULOX is ready to use within a few days — without complex implementation projects and without changes to endpoints. Its agentless architecture significantly reduces maintenance effort. Licensing by concurrent users avoids hidden costs. Together with integrated German-language support and the avoidance of costs from security incidents, VISULOX demonstrably reduces complexity and operating costs.
Is VISULOX suitable for enterprise environments?
Remote Privileged Access Management (Remote PAM) governs and secures privileged access to IT systems from remote locations — by administrators, external service providers, or partners. VISULOX implements this approach consistently: access is granted centrally, time-limited, uniquely assigned to an individual, and fully documented. Direct connections to the target infrastructure are technically prevented, ensuring control, traceability, and security at all times.