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OT Cybersecurity
The Swiss Federal Office for Cybersecurity (BACS) has confirmed what industrial operators already sense: attacks targeting Operational Technology environments are increasing in frequency, sophistication, and operational impact. Cybercriminals are no longer pursuing data alone. They are targeting industrial processes directly, with the objective of disrupting operations and causing physical damage. Protecting your OT environment is a business continuity requirement, not a discretionary investment.
Why OT Security Demands Specialist Expertise
Operational Technology environments were not designed with cybersecurity in mind. Industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA platforms, and HMI interfaces run on proprietary protocols, legacy software, and hardware that cannot be patched or rebooted on a standard security schedule without risking production downtime. Conventional IT security tools are incompatible with OT environments and can trigger the very disruptions they are meant to prevent.
The risk profile is also fundamentally different. In IT, a breach means data exposure. In OT, a breach can mean production shutdown, physical equipment damage, safety incidents affecting personnel, and regulatory consequences under the Swiss Information Security Act (ISG/LSIE) for operators of critical infrastructure.
Swiss critical infrastructure operators, energy providers, industrial manufacturers, and regulated utilities face a growing convergence of IT and OT attack surfaces. Addressing this convergence requires expertise that combines deep knowledge of industrial control system constraints with a clear understanding of Swiss regulatory obligations.
Two Service Pillars. Full-Spectrum OT Protection.
Our OT cybersecurity practice is structured around two complementary pillars. Consulting builds the governance, risk, and technical foundation for a secure OT environment. Managed Security Services provides continuous operational protection once that foundation is in place.
Consulting
Governance and Compliance
Navigate the regulatory requirements that apply to your OT environment with confidence. We support compliance with the Swiss Information Security Act (ISG/LSIE), NIS2, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), develop OT-specific security policies that balance protection with operational uptime, and assess the cybersecurity posture of your full supply chain including third-party vendors and OEM equipment providers.
- Navigate regulations including ISG/LSIE, NIS2, and CRA with confidence
- Develop OT-specific security policies that prioritize both safety and uptime
- Assess and fortify the cybersecurity of your whole supply chain, including third-party vendors and OEMs
Architecture and Engineering
Design secure, scalable OT network architectures based on the Purdue model, providing clear segmentation between IT and OT environments without disrupting production continuity. We implement zero-trust architectures for controlled remote access and guide the selection of OT-native security tools appropriate to your specific industrial environment.
- Design robust, Purdue model-compliant OT networks for maximum security and minimum disruption
- Deploy zero-trust architectures for secure, controlled remote access
- Select the best OT-native security tools and solutions guided by our expertise
Assessment and Risk Management
Benchmark your OT security posture against IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82, the leading frameworks for industrial control system security. We identify and assess weaknesses across your OT, PLC, SCADA, and HMI environments and conduct consequence-based risk analyses that translate technical vulnerabilities into financial and operational impact before incidents occur.
- Benchmark your security against leading frameworks including IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82
- Identify and mitigate weaknesses in your OT, PLC, SCADA, and HMI environments
- Conduct consequence-based risk analyses to understand real financial and operational impacts before threats become incidents
OT Incident Response Planning
Build the operational readiness to respond to OT incidents before they happen. We train plant operators to recognize social engineering tactics and abnormal equipment behavior, develop OT-specific incident response plans that place safety and operational continuity first, and run tabletop exercises that bring IT and engineering teams together under a unified response structure.
- Train plant operators to recognize social engineering tactics and detect abnormal equipment behavior
- Create practical OT-specific incident response plans placing safety and uptime first
- Simulate real-world incidents with tabletop exercises that unify your IT and engineering teams
Managed Security Services
Asset Discovery and Maintenance
Maintain a continuously updated, automated inventory of all OT systems and connected devices. Receive structured alerts on new CVEs and known exploited vulnerabilities relevant to your industrial environment, enabling informed and prioritized patch and mitigation decisions without disrupting operations.
- Maintain a current, automated inventory of all your OT systems
- Receive prompt alerts about new vulnerabilities (CVEs) and known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) impacting your industrial environment
Continuous Monitoring and Threat Detection
- Gain real-time visibility into your OT network through passive, non-intrusive monitoring that does not interfere with industrial protocols or production processes. Detect protocol anomalies, unauthorized communications, and early-stage attack indicators before they reach your critical assets.
- Gain real-time visibility through passive, non-intrusive network monitoring
- Spot protocol anomalies early, before attackers reach your critical assets
Managed Infrastructure and Mitigation
Delegate the management and regular audit of industrial firewalls and secure gateways to our OT security specialists. We implement targeted controls to block active attack vectors and validate system backups at regular intervals, ensuring rapid and reliable recovery when it is needed.
- Manage and audit your industrial firewalls and gateways
- Implement targeted controls to actively block attack attempts
- Regularly validate system backups, ensuring rapid recovery if needed
Next Step
Assess Your OT Security Posture
We offer an initial OT security consultation to evaluate your current exposure, identify the most critical gaps in your OT environment, and define a prioritized path to protection and compliance. Consultations are tailored to your sector, your regulatory obligations, and your operational constraints.