Secure remote access is essential—but also increasingly complex. From third-party vendors and contractors to internal engineering teams, controlling who can access OT environments, for how long, and under what conditions is now a critical security requirement. MetaDefender OT Access v2.2.0 addresses these challenges with a set of enhancements designed to improve visibility, accountability, and ease of use across operational technology environments.
This release focuses on simplifying access workflows while strengthening audit readiness—helping organizations reduce cyber risk without slowing down operations.
More Control Over Who Gets Access—and for How Long
One of the key enhancements in v2.2.0 is the ability to create access requests with defined expiration periods. Time-bound access helps organizations enforce least-privilege principles and minimizes the risk of lingering or forgotten access—one of the most common security gaps in OT environments.
In addition, approvers can now provide context when approving access requests, creating a clearer record of why access was granted. This added transparency supports better governance, reduces internal ambiguity, and strengthens accountability across teams.
Improved Visibility Across Users, Services, and Connections
Understanding access relationships in OT environments can be difficult, especially as systems scale. MetaDefender OT Access v2.2.0 introduces attribute-based filtering across Users, Services, and Connections dashboards, allowing teams to quickly narrow down information based on specific criteria.
The introduction of tag-based resource categorization further improves clarity by making it easier to organize users and services across sites, facilities, or operational roles. Together, these capabilities help security and operations teams gain faster insight into who has access to what—without relying on manual tracking or spreadsheets.
Stronger Audit Readiness and Reporting
Audit and compliance requirements continue to grow across critical infrastructure industries. This release enhances audit visibility through improved logging, including the capture of third-party user information during access approvals. These records provide clearer traceability, particularly for organizations integrating OT access workflows with ITSM (IT Service Management) platforms such as ServiceNow.
Additionally, administrators can now filter and export connection data and logs using specific timeframes, enabling more precise reporting for audits, investigations, and compliance reviews. Instead of exporting large, unfiltered datasets, teams can generate focused reports aligned with regulatory or internal review needs.
A Smoother, More Consistent User Experience
MetaDefender OT Access v2.2.0 also delivers a more polished experience for both administrators and external users. A redesigned login interface aligned with OPSWAT’s unified platform ensures consistency across OPSWAT solutions, while backend performance improvements reduce API query times for a faster, more responsive system. Enhanced email notifications provide clearer communication throughout the access request lifecycle.
Built for Secure, Scalable OT Access
With v2.2.0, MetaDefender OT Access helps industrial organizations securely enable remote access while maintaining strong governance and visibility. By combining smarter access controls, clearer audit data, and improved usability, this release supports safer, more resilient OT operations in an increasingly connected world.
