NIST Launches OT Cybersecurity Asset Management Project

The NIST NCCoE has initiated a project focused on Operational Technology (OT) asset management to address cybersecurity challenges. This project aims to demonstrate practical approaches for automated and manual asset discovery, inventory management, and configuration management. The NCCoE seeks collaboration with asset owners and technology providers to develop real-world technologies for OT visibility using commercially available products. The project highlights the increasing importance of asset management in the face of AI-driven cybersecurity threats. A draft project description has been released, and feedback is requested from stakeholders before July 31, 2026. The project aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 and aims to create guidelines for effective asset management practices. The NCCoE plans to integrate public feedback into the project scope and objectives.

Key Points: • NIST NCCoE has launched a project for OT asset management to enhance cybersecurity. • The project focuses on automated and manual asset discovery and management processes. • Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the draft project description by July 31, 2026.