Get Started with OT Security

Use the following getting started sequence to install and start using OT Security.

Before you Begin

• Prerequisites — Review the system, hardware, virtual, and license requirements for OT Security.

  • System Requirements — Review the requirements to install and run Tenable Core + OT Security.

  • Access Requirements — Review the internet and port requirements to run Tenable Core + OT Security.

  • Network Considerations — Review the network interfaces to connect OT Security.

  • Firewall Considerations — Review the ports that must be open for OT Security to function correctly.

  • Introduction to Tenable OT Security — Go through the training material for an understanding of OT Security.

Install OT Security ICP

OT Security is an application running on top of the Tenable Core operating system, and it is subject to the base requirements of Tenable Core. Use the following guidelines to install and configure Tenable Core + OT Security.

To install OT Security:

1. Install OT Security ICP

   • Install OT Security ICP Hardware Appliance - Set up OT Security as a hardware appliance.
     Note: Tenable-provided Tenable Core hardware comes with Tenable Core+ OT Security pre-installed. If you are installing an older or dated appliance, you might opt for a clean install. For more information, see Clean Install Tenable Core + Tenable OT Security on Tenable-Provided Hardware.

   • Install OT Security ICP Virtual Appliance— Deploy Tenable Core + OT Security as a virtual machine using the pre-configured .ova file containing the standard virtual machine configuration, or customize your appliance using the installation .iso file.

2. Connect OT Security to the Network— Connect OT Security hardware and virtual appliance to the network.

3. Configure OT Security ICP

   1. Set up Tenable Core — Configure Tenable Core via CLI or the user interface.

   2. Install OT Security on Tenable Core - Manually complete the installation of Tenable OT Security in Tenable Core.

   3. Configure OT Security Settings using Setup Wizard — Use the setup wizard to configure basic settings in OT Security.

      • Log in to the OT Security console and configure the User Info, Device, System Time, and Port Separation settings.

4. Activate OT Security License — Activate your license after you complete the OT Security installation.

Use OT Security

Launch OT Security

1. Enable OT Security — Enable OT Security after you activate your license.

2. Start using OT Security — Configure your monitored networks, port separation, users, groups, authentication servers, and so on to start using OT Security.

   Tip: To gain hands-on experience and to obtain Tenable OT Security Specialist Certification, take the Tenable OT Security Specialist Course.