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The key risks driving the security shift across cyberphysical systems (CPS)
Modern security best practices for CPS
Mandatory features for secure remote access solutions
An overview of CPS use cases and secure remote access vendors addressing this space
As organizations expand remote operations across OT, IoT, and CPS environments, traditional remote access approaches, like VPNs, are proving insufficient and, in many cases, dangerous. The Gartner® Market Guide for CPS Secure Remote Access provides an overview of trends and Representative Vendors in this rapidly evolving space.
In the report, “Gartner defines the (CPS) secure remote access products market as products that enable employees, contractors or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to safely and securely operate, maintain or update CPS remotely. These products provide a robust mechanism to verify remote users’ authenticity and authorization, enforce granular access policies for both users and systems, ensure secure communications, and track the integrity of user actions.”
The report provides expert analyst insight into risks across cyberphysical systems, security recommendations, mandatory product features, and key vendors offering solutions.
Attackers are increasingly targeting weak or vulnerable legacy remote access methods, such as VPNs, to gain a foothold into CPS environments. At the same time, Gartner® calls out the growing and dangerous blind spot of shadow access—undocumented or unmanaged remote connections that bypass corporate firewalls and security controls.
As remote access and increased connectivity become an enduring operational reality in CPS environments, these security deficiencies are increasingly risky and unsustainable. Inappropriate or malicious access to cyberphysical systems can result in safety hazards, environmental damage, and operational downtime.
Secure remote access products for CPS reduce these risks by preventing abuse of remote connections and safeguarding system integrity.
"The market for CPS secure remote access is poised to undergo a pivotal shift from ad hoc connectivity — often reliant on risky VPNs, unmanaged jump, or simple remote control products like TeamViewer — toward customized, protocol-aware platforms.”
—Gartner® Market Guide for CPS Secure Remote Access Report. Feb 2026.
BeyondTrust supports CPS Secure Remote Access through its Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Password Safe products, delivered as part of the BeyondTrust Pathfinder Platform, which unifies our entire solution set.
While BeyondTrust’s heritage is in IT security, our solution aligns with the Purdue Model to maintain appropriate network separation in CPS environments. In addition, BeyondTrust solutions support alignment with NERC CIP, the NIS2 directive, and many other regulatory and security frameworks.
Access the report now to learn more about how BeyondTrust helps secure remote access for CPS environments—without sacrificing safety, visibility, or control.
Gartner, Market Guide for CPS Secure Remote Access, Katell Thielemann, Wam Voster, Sumit Rajput, 3 February 2026.
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