Severity: Medium New version Global Action required
NIST publishes SP 800-82 Revision 4 Initial Public Draft for Operational Technology Security
Original title: Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Published
- Source: csrc.nist.gov
- Effective
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Not stated
- Framework: NIST SP 800-82
- SP 800-82 Rev. 3 source
- in 21 days
- Comment deadline for the initial public draft of SP 800-82 Rev. 4 source
Why it matters
NIST has released the Initial Public Draft of SP 800-82 Revision 4 for public comment and feedback. This update to the Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security provides revised guidance on securing operational technology systems, networks, and assets used in critical infrastructure and industrial environments. Organizations relying on NIST standards for OT security assessments and governance should review the draft to understand changes in recommended practices and controls.
What changed
- The document has been updated to Revision 4 status as an Initial Public Draft (IPD) available for public review and stakeholder feedback
Who is affected
Organizations managing operational technology systems in critical infrastructure sectors, industrial operations, and those implementing NIST-aligned OT security frameworks globally
What to do
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