Dragos has established itself as the leader in operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity since its 2016 founding. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Dragos was founded by former NSA analysts who recognized that traditional IT security approaches fail in industrial environments. The company serves critical infrastructure operators in energy, water, manufacturing, and other sectors where cyber attacks could have physical consequences.
The Dragos Platform provides OT asset visibility, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response capabilities specifically designed for industrial control systems. Unlike IT-focused security tools, Dragos understands industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC) and control system behaviors. Their threat intelligence team tracks adversaries targeting industrial infrastructure, publishing research on groups like ELECTRUM and KAMACITE. Dragos provides both software platform and professional services including incident response and security assessments.
The company differentiates through exclusive focus on OT security and deep expertise in industrial control systems. Dragos's founders bring direct experience defending critical infrastructure against nation-state attacks. Their technology accounts for safety-critical industrial processes that cannot tolerate the interruptions acceptable in IT environments. Dragos has responded to significant industrial cyber incidents and built strong relationships with energy sector regulators and government agencies.
For operators of critical infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, and industrial processes requiring purpose-built OT security, Dragos delivers specialized capabilities unavailable from traditional IT security vendors. Their threat intelligence on industrial-focused adversaries provides unique value. Best fit for electric utilities, oil and gas operators, water systems, manufacturing plants, and any organization operating industrial control systems where cybersecurity failures could cause physical harm or operational shutdowns.
