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Read this blog! --- [![Paessler - The Network Monitoring Experts](https://blog.paessler.com/hubfs/logos/paessler/paessler-logo-color.svg)](https://www.paessler.com/) [Blog Home](https://blog.paessler.com) \> Security # Posts about Security [![air gapped monitoring in the energy sector how prtg keeps isolated ot networks visible](https://blog.paessler.com/hubfs/02_Header/Header_Blog/Blogheader_IT-OT-Cybersecurity-prtg-network-monitor.jpg)](https://blog.paessler.com/air-gapped-monitoring-in-the-energy-sector-how-prtg-keeps-isolated-ot-networks-visible) ## [Air-Gapped Monitoring in the Energy Sector: How PRTG Keeps Isolated OT Networks Visible](https://blog.paessler.com/air-gapped-monitoring-in-the-energy-sector-how-prtg-keeps-isolated-ot-networks-visible) ![ ](https://blog.paessler.com/hubfs/MBecker.jpg) By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker) Sep 21, 2026 • 7 minute read [![shadow it risks uncovering hidden security gaps in your network](https://blog.paessler.com/hubfs/15_ARCHIVE/2018/blog/header/shadow-it.png)](https://blog.paessler.com/shadow-it-risks-uncovering-hidden-security-gaps-in-your-network) ## 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