We are excited to announce that the Dispel Zero Trust Engine has been nominated for the 2025 Product Awards, presented by Products That Count! These prestigious awards recognize the most influential and innovative technologies shaping the future. As cyber threats continue to target manufacturing, electric utilities, water/wastewater, oil & gas, and other essential infrastructure, this nomination underscores the importance of secure remote access solutions purpose-built for operational technology (OT) environments. 

"This nomination reinforces our mission to provide industrial organizations with the most secure, resilient remote access solutions available,” said Ethan Schmertzler, Co-CEO of Dispel. “We’re proud to be recognized alongside other innovators who are shaping the future of cybersecurity." 

About the Product Awards 

Since 2017, the Product Awards have honored the most impactful technologies across industries, helping organizations adopt best-in-class solutions by spotlighting product innovations that drive meaningful advancements in cybersecurity, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), data, and more. 

Why Dispel Zero Trust Engine Stands Out for Critical Infrastructure

Dispel Zero Trust Engine is designed for the unique remote access challenges of industrial control systems (ICS) and OT networks. It provides: 

✅ Scalable Remote Access – Ensures reliable, time-based access for remote operations, field technicians, and third-party vendors without exposing networks to threats. 

✅ Compliance with Industry Standards – Meets the stringent security requirements of IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, and NIST 800-53, supporting NERC CIP compliance for utilities. 

✅ Unrivaled Security – Uses Moving Target Defense (MTD) SD-WAN to make remote access infrastructure virtually invisible to attackers, reducing risk during maintenance and monitoring activities. 

✅ Operational Efficiency Without Compromise – Provides low-latency, high-security connectivity, ensuring uptime for SCADA systems, HMIs, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. 

✅ Seamless Integration with Legacy Systems – Works with existing ICS, DCS, and IIoT ecosystems to modernize security without disrupting operations. 

About Products That Count 

Products That Count is one of the most influential global networks for technology decision-makers, with 500,000+ product managers and industry leaders. Their platform features insights from executives at Netflix, Coinbase, and Box, and partners with leading brands like Autodesk, Capital One, and mParticle to drive industry innovation. 

Securing Critical Infrastructure for the Future

At Dispel, we understand that in industries where safety, reliability, and security are mission-critical, remote access cannot be a weak link. This nomination reaffirms our commitment to delivering solutions that protect industrial networks, reduce cyber risk, and ensure continuous operations. 

We’re honored to be recognized and look forward to celebrating alongside other industry innovators.