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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Use compensating controls for Operational Technology

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 (

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List icon\) icon.

  1. Under the Libraries module, select the Compensating Controls list.

  2. Select New.

  3. On the form, fill in the following fields.

    FieldDescription
    NameThe name of the compensating control you want to add.
    DescriptionAn explanation of the compensating control you want to add.
    ActiveIf selected, the compensating control is activated.

  4. Select Save.

  5. View Common Vulnerability Entries in the Industrial Workspace
    View Common Vulnerability Entries (CVEs) in the Industrial Workspace to access information needed for compensating controls.

Parent Topic:Understanding compensating controls for Operational Technology