Use compensating controls for Operational Technology

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Configure compensating controls for Operational Technology (OT).

    About this task

    Compensating controls help mitigate the likelihood or impact of a successful exploit. For more information about compensating controls, see Understanding compensating controls for risk reduction.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_vul.vulnerability_admin or sn_vul.vulnerability_analyst

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Industrial Workspace.
    2. Select the List (List icon) icon.
    3. Under the Libraries module, select the Compensating Controls list.
    4. Select New.
    5. On the form, fill in the following fields.
      Table 1. Compensating Controls form
      Field Description
      Name The name of the compensating control you want to add.
      Description An explanation of the compensating control you want to add.
      Active If selected, the compensating control is activated.
    6. Select Save.