OT & Industrial
Cybersecurity
The Alverad Offsec expert team ensures that operational technology (OT) systems secure industrial infrastructures at the highest level, minimizing risks of cyberattacks and operational disruptions.
To assess physical protection, we review access control systems, security cameras, perimeter defenses, and emergency procedures. We identify potential weak points and recommend enhancements.
For critical operational technologies—power plants, water treatment, production lines—we analyze network segmentation, remote access security, and industrial protocol protections to minimize sabotage and cyber-espionage risks.
When assessing energy, transport, or healthcare systems, we evaluate network and access points to ensure service continuity and reduce downtime impacts—for example, protecting patient data and medical device uptime in hospitals.
IT, OT, ICS
Operational Technology (OT) uses hardware and software to control industrial systems—energy, manufacturing, oil & gas, robotics, telecom, waste and water management. Industrial Control Systems (ICS), like SCADA, monitor and control processes in real time. Information Technology (IT) manages computer systems, networks, software, and devices for business operations. As OT and IT converge via internet connectivity, aligning their security is vital. Coordinated IT/OT defense prevents cyberattacks and ensures uninterrupted industrial operations.
OT Cyber Defense
Securing industrial systems is critical—cyberattacks on critical infrastructure can cause physical and societal harm. Effective defenses require in-depth vulnerability testing: network segregation, remote access controls, industrial protocol security, and hardware/software resilience. As OT and IT merge, testing both together is essential. OT systems often can’t be patched as frequently as IT, so we test with minimal disruption to operations.
