OT networks exposed through IT convergence
Connecting plant and IT networks for efficiency also opens OT systems to IT-side attack paths.
Manufacturing
Connected operations, secured from plant floor to cloud.
Distributed plants, OT networks and legacy systems make visibility and security hard. We connect operations securely and turn plant data into decisions.
Industry challenges
What makes manufacturing hard to secure.
Siloed plant data
Each site and system holds its own data, so nobody sees plant performance in one place.
Legacy ERP and unplanned downtime
Aging ERP and control systems make unplanned downtime a standing risk, not an edge case.
Multi-site standardization
Every plant does security and operations slightly differently, multiplying risk and support cost.
Regulatory & compliance landscape
The frameworks this industry is measured against.
| Framework | What it requires | How we address it |
|---|---|---|
| CMMC 2.0 / NIST SP 800-171 | Protection of controlled unclassified information for defense supply-chain manufacturers. | Enclave design, control mapping, monitoring. |
| IEC 62443 | International standard for industrial automation and control system security. | Zone and conduit segmentation, hardening. |
| NIST CSF 2.0 | A risk-based cybersecurity baseline across govern, identify, protect, detect, respond and recover. | Control mapping, hardening, continuous evidence. |
| CCPA/CPRA | Lawful processing of personal data where collected on-site. | Data classification, access governance. |
Solutions for this industry
Where we typically start in manufacturing.
Focus areas: connected and secure infrastructure, automation, operational analytics, and distributed sites.
Cloud Modernization
Multi-site landing zones that bring plant and enterprise systems onto one governed foundation.
Managed Operations
Ongoing monitoring so unplanned downtime is caught before it stops a line.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
OT/IT segmentation and controls mapped to IEC 62443 and IEC 62443.
Data & Analytics
A plant-to-dashboard data platform that turns operational data into decisions.
AI Transformation
Governed AI for quality inspection and document workflows.
Platform Engineering
Repeatable, secure environments standardized across multiple sites.
Use cases
Use cases we deliver in manufacturing.
OT/IT segmentation and monitoring
Segmentation and monitoring that contain OT risk instead of spreading it.
IoT data platform
A governed platform for sensor and machine data across sites.
Predictive maintenance analytics
Analytics that flag failures before they cause downtime.
ERP modernization/hosting
Modernized, resilient hosting for core ERP systems.
Multi-site landing zones
One governed foundation standardized across every plant.
AI for quality inspection
AI for quality inspection and document workflows, with human oversight.
Reference architecture
How data and access typically flow.
Plant and enterprise users reach applications through identity-verified access; an integration layer connects ERP, MES and SCADA/IoT with OT/IT segmentation; data lands in a governed platform; security monitoring spans every layer.
Delivery approach
Structured around plant continuity, not disruption.
Each phase leaves a working, documented piece of the foundation, scheduled around production.
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Map OT/IT network topology, plant data flows and asset visibility gaps across sites.
- OT/IT topology map
- Asset visibility assessment
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Design OT/IT segmentation, multi-site landing zones and the plant-to-cloud data path.
- Segmentation design
- Multi-site landing zone design
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Build the foundation as code, then roll out segmentation and integration site by site.
- Foundation live at first site
- Site rollout plan
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Test segmentation boundaries, monitoring coverage and failover before wider rollout.
- Segmentation test results
- Monitoring coverage check
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Monitor OT and IT estates continuously, with scheduled patching windows around production.
- Continuous monitoring live
- Patch window schedule
Delivery model
5 Phases
Milestone-Gated Delivery Model
Every site rolls out the same governed foundation, so security and operations stop depending on which plant you are in.
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Documented Deliverable & Formal Go/No-Go Decision Gate
No code or infrastructure moves to production without passing automated compliance checks and client review.
Zero Vendor Lock-In
Delivered into client Git & cloud accounts
Infrastructure-as-Code
Terraform / Bicep repeatable blueprints
Operational Runbooks
Knowledge transfer & team enablement
What we measure
Indicators that show whether this is actually working.
OT asset visibility coverage
How much of the OT estate is actually monitored.
Unplanned downtime
Whether issues are caught before they stop a line.
Data freshness from plant to dashboard
How current operational decisions actually are.
Security incidents in OT zones
Whether segmentation is containing risk.
FAQ
Questions we hear from plant IT and OT teams.
Short answers to common planning questions for Manufacturing.
Will this require downtime on the plant floor?
Changes are scheduled around production windows and rolled out site by site, so a single change does not stop every plant at once.
Can you work with our existing SCADA/OT vendors?
Yes. We work on segmentation, monitoring and integration around existing OT systems rather than replacing them.
Do you support multiple plants with different systems?
Yes. We design one governed foundation and roll it out per site, accounting for each plant’s existing systems.
How do you keep OT systems safe from IT-side threats?
OT/IT segmentation and monitoring, mapped to IEC 62443 and IEC 62443, contain IT-side incidents before they reach OT.
Where do you usually start?
An OT/IT security and data readiness assessment, ending with a prioritized, site-by-site roadmap.
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