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OT Threat monitoring & response

OT systems are increasingly targeted by OT specific cyber threats.  IT threat intelligence doesn’t fully address the  underlying complexity of OT protocols.

We implement the necessary solutions that effectively monitor your OT networks for threats, changes and anomalies in real-time and integrate this into our SOC.

What is OT Threat monitoring & response?

OT threat monitoring and response involves continuously overseeing and analyzing the security of OT systems to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. OT systems control physical processes in industries like manufacturing, energy, and transportation, making their security crucial for operational continuity and safety.  Key functionalities include real-time anomaly & threat detection, risk scoring, incident response and prevention measures.

What are the benefits?

Improved incident response

Critical infrastructure and industrial security teams need a solution that was built for OT systems and provides contextual insights about risks to prioritize mitigation efforts.

Enrich IT security tools with OT context

Incorporating OT-specific threats into cybersecurity strategies ensures comprehensive protection, addressing both IT and OT vulnerabilities.

Automated threat detection

Leveraging machine learning and AI technologies, OT-specific threat intelligence can automate the detection of potential threats, enabling real-time monitoring and rapid response.

Regulatory compliance

Having an automated OT threat monitoring & response solution helps in generating reports that demonstrate compliance with various cybersecurity regulations, providing evidence of proactive risk management and incident response measures.

What will you get?

  • A design document and test plan for the OT Threat monitoring solution, kept up to date during & after the implementation.
  • Implementation of the solution according to the design and deployment of the scanning infrastructure.
  • Best practice configuration of scanning and reporting.
  • Extension of the IT SOC to the OT domain for unified security across IT and OT

How do we work?

  1. Ideally, an initial OT Visibility Assessment was already done before the start of the implementation. This provides valuable input for the design & configuration of the solution.
  2. Based on the input of the assessment & analysis workshops, a best practice design and implementation plan is proposed.
  3. The solution is being deployed according to the implementation plan. All changes are carefully planned and tested with an impact analysis to avoid possible downtime.
  4. The solution is integrated into the SOC tools and CMDB and a handover to operations is planned.
  5. Review & acceptance of the solution with the customer during different demonstration & feedback sessions and according to the success criteria.
  6. Post-implementation can include follow-up meetings and/or a hypercare period.

Why is this a priority?

By implementing OT threat monitoring and response, organizations can safeguard their critical operations and maintain operational continuity, ensure compliance, and protect against the growing landscape of OT specific cyber threats.

What’s more, we must not forget that an incident within an OT environment also has an impact on safety, on the safety of the employees and of the environment.