TXOne turns an overlooked OT entry point into a controlled, auditable security checkpoint.
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Industrial organizations have spent years strengthening the network perimeter around operational technology (OT). Yet a critical entry path can remain outside those defenses. Firmware updates, maintenance files and other critical data are routinely carried into industrial environments on USB drives and other removable media, creating a path for threats that may never cross the network.
These workflows are often necessary. Contractors need to service equipment, vendors bring maintenance files, and engineers transfer updates to legacy, isolated or air-gapped systems. The risk is not the workflow itself, but what else could enter the OT environment alongside legitimate files.
TXOne Networks addresses this gap with a purpose-built OT security checkpoint that enables organizations to inspect removable media at the point of entry, safely transfer cleared files and maintain a record of what moves into the environment and all without installing software on production assets, requiring internet connectivity or disrupting critical workflows.
“One of the most common reactions we hear from OT teams is, ‘This is exactly the kind of control we’ve been looking for,’” said Jeff Moncrief, Technical Director at TXOne Networks. “They don’t need another policy telling people not to use removable media when the operation depends on it. They need a straightforward way to check what’s coming in, control what moves forward and create accountability without slowing down the work.“
By moving inspection to the point of entry, organizations can replace inconsistent or manual processes with a repeatable security checkpoint that fits existing maintenance workflows.
OT teams looking to close this gap can see the approach in action during TXOne Networks’ upcoming webinar, “Stop Threats at the Entry Point: How to Reduce Removable Media Risk Without Disrupting Operations.”
Registration Details
Wednesday, September 9 | 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET
Register: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/20751/674592?utm_source=TXOneNetworks&utm_medium=brighttalk&utm_campaign=674592
About TXOne Networks
Since its founding, TXOne Networks focuses exclusively on operational technology—helping industrial organizations protect critical infrastructure while keeping production running. Purpose-built for OT environments, TXOne’s simplified, operationally safe solutions move beyond visibility to prevention, so organizations can continue their OT evolution without increasing their risk.
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