Use Case | Beyond CVE Scores – Why Risk Prioritization in OT Environments Needs Context

Standard Assessments Are Not Enough

In Operational Technology (OT), standard cybersecurity risk assessments like CVE and CVSS scores provide only a rough overview. They fail to indicate which vulnerabilities pose a critical risk in your specific OT environment.

The Reality:

Two systems with the same CVSS score can have completely different impacts, depending on their network position and the processes they control.

Risk by Context™ (RBC): The Key Perspective

Risk by Context™ goes beyond standard assessments, analyzing risks based on their real-world threat potential within your OT environment.

Why Risk by Context™ Works:

Network Topology & Attack Paths: Assets on critical attack paths pose a greater risk than isolated systems.
Multidimensional Analysis: Operational risks and potential attack scenarios are factored into the evaluation.
Inherited Risks: Threats can spread across connected systems—RBC captures this dynamic.

Targeted Protection Instead of Blind Action

Security teams benefit from Risk by Context™ by:

Allocating resources effectively instead of blindly following CVE lists.
Identifying unknown risks—even with incomplete asset information.
Reducing SOC and CERT workload through clear prioritization.

Conclusion:

Without context, risk analysis remains incomplete. Risk by Context™ provides a realistic assessment of OT security—helping you focus on what truly matters.

How well do you understand the risks in your OT environment?