OT Networks
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Thinfinity® Workspace is a key product for managing OT Networks by supporting isolated and secure tenants, where devices and other resources do not require extensive access and only need maintenance. Typically, these resources include manufacturing machines such as CNCs or PLCs, among others, that do not require constant programming.
The OT Network is a private environment used to access isolated networks. These networks are not designed for high-traffic demands and are contained within tenants that include:
Secondary Brokers: Each broker is responsible for managing a specific workstation to operate designated machines.
End resources: For example, PLC or CNC machines used in the manufacturing process.
The Gateway serves as the entry point for users accessing a domain deployed by the Primary Broker. It handles user authentication requests and identifies which resource they want to access.
If the resources are part of the IT Network, the Primary Broker will authorize access and redirect the request to the Secondary Broker, who will manage access to the specific resource and ensure the user maintains a stable connection.
If the resources the user wants to access belong to the OT Network, special permissions will be required, as these networks have a high level of security, restricting access to only certain domain members. Typically, access to OT resources is done locally to avoid exposing the controlled machines to external risks.
The most common use case is in the manufacturing industry, where a network with high priority, security, and isolation from the rest is required, as the machinery used for product manufacturing follows an operational routine that should preferably not be interrupted to maintain the workflow. This network is usually accessible to a small number of people and typically only locally to avoid compromising its security.
