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# Use compensating controls for Operational Technology

# Use compensating controls for Operational Technology {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure compensating controls for Operational Technology (OT).

## About this task

Compensating controls help mitigate the likelihood or impact of a successful exploit. For more information about compensating controls, see [Understanding compensating controls for risk change](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=compensating-controls-overview&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-security-management&ft:locale=en-US).

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_vul.vulnerability_admin or sn_vul.vulnerability_analyst

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllIndustrial Workspace.
2. Select the List (![List icon]()) icon.
3. Under the Libraries module, select the Compensating Controls list.
4. Select New.
5. On the form, fill in the following fields.  
   {#compensating-controls-for-ot__table_irv_j2x_vbc__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | The name of the compensating control you want to add. |
   | Description | An explanation of the compensating control you want to add. |
   | Active | If selected, the compensating control is activated. |
   [Table 1. Compensating Controls form]

   {#compensating-controls-for-ot__table_irv_j2x_vbc}
6. Select Save.
* **[View Common Vulnerability Entries in the Industrial Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Us1vOUFEIidG~Y5C13fc7A)**   
  View Common Vulnerability Entries (CVEs) in the Industrial Workspace to access information needed for compensating controls.

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