OT security, explained
Short, practical guides for managers and engineers: why control systems need different protection, and what every operator of critical infrastructure should have in place.
Why OT security matters
When control systems are attacked, the consequences are physical: outages, damaged equipment, environmental harm and risk to people. Why OT cybersecurity is now a board-level and regulatory issue.
Read the guide →Guide 2OT vs IT security: what's different
Control systems have different priorities, lifecycles and limits from office IT. Applying IT security methods without adapting them can stop a plant. The key differences explained.
Read the guide →Guide 3OT security basics
The core concepts behind OT cybersecurity, in plain language: the Purdue model, zones and conduits, security levels, defence in depth and the asset inventory.
Read the guide →Guide 4Essential controls for critical infrastructure operators
The controls and processes every operator of critical infrastructure should have in place, drawn from IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82 and national frameworks such as the NCSC CAF.
Read the guide →Guide 5Threat watch
How attacks on industrial systems typically unfold, the patterns we see repeatedly, and the official sources to follow for current ICS advisories in your country.
Read the guide →BlogInsights & blog
Articles and threat briefs for engineers, project managers and asset owners.
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