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How Cisco solves remote OT challenges

Remote access is key to being able to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Operational Technology (OT) assets without time-consuming and costly site visits.

With Secure Equipment Access (SEA), Cisco aims to solve these challenges, combining all the benefits of a Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution with a network architecture that makes it simple to deploy at scale in operational environments.

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