CPS Secure Remote Access Reviews and Ratings
What is CPS Secure Remote Access?
Gartner defines the cyber-physical systems (CPS) secure remote access products market as products that enable employees, contractors or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to safely and securely operate, maintain or update CPS remotely. These products provide a robust mechanism to verify remote users’ authenticity and authorization, enforce granular access policies for both users and systems, ensure secure communications, and track the integrity of user actions. Organizations can deploy these products in cloud, on-premises or in a hybrid environment.
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BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is a software designed to enable secure and controlled remote access to internal systems for authorized users such as vendors and employees. The software provides session management capabilities that include granular access controls, real-time monitoring, and detailed audit trails to help organizations maintain accountability and visibility over privileged activity. It supports integration with identity management solutions and offers multi-factor authentication to strengthen security. Through its centralized platform, the software addresses business requirements for reducing the risks associated with unmanaged remote access, helping organizations enforce policies for privileged sessions and meeting regulatory compliance needs without requiring a virtual private network.
Prisma Access is a cloud-delivered security software developed by Palo Alto Networks that provides secure access to applications and resources for users regardless of location. The software integrates firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker, and zero trust network access capabilities. Prisma Access helps organizations protect remote and hybrid workforces by offering consistent security policies, threat prevention, and encrypted traffic inspection. The software addresses challenges related to secure connectivity, visibility, and control over application usage while supporting secure connections for mobile users and branch offices. It is designed to simplify network security management and improve compliance across distributed environments.
Dispel is a software designed to secure remote access to operational technology environments by utilizing moving target defense and encrypted network pathways. The software offers features such as real-time monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and user activity logging to enhance control and accountability. Dispel focuses on mitigating risks associated with remote connectivity by dynamically changing network routes, reducing exposure to potential cyber threats. The software is used by organizations to facilitate secure administration and maintenance of industrial systems while addressing the business problem of unauthorized access and persistent threats in remote operational networks.
Armis Centrix for Asset Management and Security is a solution that helps organizations manage and secure their connected assets across IT, OT, IoT, medical device environments whether they are physical, virtual or a combination. It provides capabilities for asset discovery, classification, and tracking to improve visibility and support informed decision-making. The solution includes analytics and security features for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and response, helping organizations reduce cyber risks and maintain operational efficiency. It integrates with existing IT and security systems to support comprehensive asset governance and risk management.
Claroty provides a cyber-physical systems protection platform to secure mission-critical infrastructure. Built on a foundation of deep industry expertise and asset visibility, the platform’s broad solution set comprises exposure management, network protection, secure access, and threat detection, and can be deployed in the cloud via Claroty xDome or on-premise with Claroty CTD. Backed by threat research from Claroty’s Team82 and a breadth of technology alliances, the Claroty Platform enables organizations to effectively reduce CPS risk with faster time-to-value and lower total cost of ownership.
The Xona Platform is a SOC 2 certified secure access platform. The Xona Platform is purpose-built for critical infrastructure, delivering complete control over who, what, when, where, and how all users (employees, 3rd party contractors, and OEMs) access critical systems. The Xona Platform protects critical systems from insecure endpoints, replacing VPNs, jump servers, and other access technologies that leave infrastructure exposed. With zero-trust enforcement and full auditability, Xona ensures compliance with critical infrastructure security mandates—NERC CIP, IEC 62443, TSA SD2, NIS 2, and others—simplifying governance while strengthening operational security. Trusted in over 40 countries worldwide.
WALLIX One is a cloud-based access management software designed to secure and control privileged access to information systems. The software enables organizations to manage user identities, authentication, and permissions while providing session monitoring and traceability for compliance purposes. It automates the administration of user rights and credentials, supports secure password vaulting, and allows detailed auditing of activities on sensitive systems. By delivering centralized oversight of user actions and reducing the risk of unauthorized access, WALLIX One addresses business needs related to safeguarding digital assets and meeting regulatory requirements for data protection and privacy.
Cyolo PRO is a software designed to facilitate secure access management for organizations, focusing on enabling connectivity to applications, systems, and environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. The software supports identity-based access by verifying user identities before granting entry to resources, helping address the challenge of unauthorized access and potential security breaches. Cyolo PRO offers features such as multi-factor authentication, session recording, policy-based access rules, and comprehensive auditing capabilities. The software operates without requiring changes to existing infrastructure or credentials, aiming to streamline the deployment process. By providing visibility and control over user access, Cyolo PRO assists organizations in protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with security regulations.
The Xage Fabric Platform delivers universal zero trust network access (ZTNA) and asset protection. With the Xage Fabric Platform, organizations can provide users with identity- and context-based access to cyber-physical systems, enterprise data centers and cloud assets remotely from one unified platform. Operators can work in real-time in a secure virtual operations center with partners, service providers, and remote employees, powered by Xage’s multi-user session collaboration. All of these capabilities have Single Sign-On and Multi-factor Authentication at every site, down to each individual operational asset. Xage continues enabling local authentication and access, and enforcing access policies, even if a remote site loses network or cloud connectivity. With Xage zero trust network access, operations are able to protect assets from discovery by attackers, prevent lateral movement and reduce operational complexity.
BlastShield is a software designed to provide secure remote access and network segmentation for enterprises. The software uses cryptographic identity-based authentication, enabling organizations to implement access policies without reliance on traditional credentials. BlastShield enables secure microsegmentation by allowing users and services to communicate only with authorized network resources, thereby reducing the attack surface. The software integrates with existing infrastructure and supports multi-cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. BlastShield is used to address challenges related to zero trust security frameworks, privileged access management, and lateral movement of threats within a network. It facilitates regulatory compliance and simplifies network management by automating security enforcement and minimizing manual configuration.
Secomea Prime is an industrial remote access software designed to facilitate secure connectivity between users and industrial equipment. The software provides tools for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining devices such as PLCs, HMIs, and other automation hardware remotely. Secomea Prime features centralized management, user authentication, and encrypted data transfer to address security requirements. It supports integration with various industrial protocols and devices, offering capabilities for diagnostics, updates, and troubleshooting without physical presence at the site. The software aims to reduce operational downtime and travel expenses by enabling remote troubleshooting and maintenance in manufacturing and industrial environments.
Features of CPS Secure Remote Access
Updated March 2026Mandatory Features:
Support for third-party access: Facilitate secure access for external vendors, contractors and employees.
Agentless access: Provide access without installing software on CPS assets or remote endpoints, simplifying deployment and minimizing disruption.
Multifactor authentication (MFA): Require more than one authentication method to verify user identity.
Time-sensitive features: Permit connections only during predefined times, for specific durations, and/or automatically time out/suspend sessions that remain idle for too long.
Granular access controls based on least privilege: Define precise access policies that specify what users can access (e.g., specific devices, applications and data), when they can access it (time-based access) and under what conditions.
Password vaulting: Enable access to locked devices without directly sharing passwords.
Approval workflow: Allow remote access only after prior approval from appropriate stakeholders through a specific workflow.
Gateway termination and inspection: Terminate all CPS protocol sessions, for example, Modbus, DNP3 and Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA), at a secure gateway to enable deep packet inspection and enforce security policies.
Flexible deployment models: Offer on-premises, cloud or a hybrid model to meet operational needs.
Comprehensive monitoring, logging and auditing: Track, log, and record sessions in real time; audit user activities and connections to provide visibility, accountability and a complete audit trail for compliance and security management. Enable production engineers to monitor and terminate sessions as needed.
Regulatory compliance support: Help organizations meet various industry standards and regulatory mandates or frameworks, such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82 Rev3, NIS2, NERC-CIP, NIST CSF or ISO 27001.
Authentication and validation: Authenticate and validate every user, device, asset and connection before granting access.
Compatibility with diverse environments: Connect to any CPS (such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA or DCS) and support native protocols for existing industrial machines.
Identity and access management (IAM) integration: Manage user identities and access by including or integrating with existing identity providers (e.g., Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Okta and Ping Identity) to strengthen security and centralize control.










