OPSWAT and Emerson Partner to Bolster Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

Event summary

  • OPSWAT and Emerson announced a global strategic reseller agreement on April 16, 2026, to integrate OPSWAT's OT-safe patch management capabilities into Emerson's Ovation™ Automation Platform.
  • The collaboration builds on existing partnerships, including the DeltaV™ Alliance agreement for MetaDefender Kiosk™ and MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway™.
  • Emerson's Ovation Automation Platform is used at over 800 sites globally, serving power and water/wastewater utilities.
  • The partnership aims to address increasing cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational risks from unpatched vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

The big picture

The partnership underscores the growing need for purpose-built OT cybersecurity solutions as critical infrastructure operators face increasing cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny. With the rise of automation and digital transformation in power and water infrastructure, the attack surface is expanding, necessitating deterministic, scalable cybersecurity approaches. This collaboration aligns with Emerson's strategy to enhance its cybersecurity offerings through proven providers, reflecting broader industry trends toward specialized, prevention-first cybersecurity platforms.

What we're watching

Execution Risk
Whether OPSWAT can effectively integrate its patch management solution into Emerson's Ovation Platform without disrupting existing operations.
Regulatory Headwinds
The pace at which evolving global regulations will drive further demand for specialized OT cybersecurity solutions.
Market Expansion
How this partnership will influence OPSWAT's and Emerson's market positions in the critical infrastructure cybersecurity space.

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