OT Cybersecurity
Security of automation systems, industrial networks, and IT/OT integration.
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OT Security Audits for Automation Systems and Industrial Infrastructure
CNC machining for automation, machinery and productionOT Security Audits for Automation Systems and Industrial Infrastructure
OT environment security requires a different approach than traditional IT security. In industrial plants, production continuity, control system availability, human safety, and reducing the risk of unplanned downtime are paramount. ControlTec supports clients in identifying vulnerabilities in OT infrastructure, industrial networks, SCADA systems, PLCs, DCSs, and field devices.
An OT security audit allows us to assess where technical, organizational, and communication risks exist. We analyze system architecture, device access, network segmentation, service procedures, configuration backup, remote access, and the level of plant preparedness for failures or incidents.
Shorter production times for critical components
- OT network architecture analysis,
- identification of critical automation systems,
- Access assessment for PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and engineering stations
- Verification of industrial network segmentation
- Analysis of remote access and user accounts
- Assessment of system backup and recovery procedures
- Identification of risks to production continuity
- Recommendations for corrective actions and a security improvement plan.
ControlTec Sp. z o.o. provides comprehensive services in process safety – one of the key areas of every industrial installation. We support clients throughout all stages of investment implementation. Our goal is to minimize risk, increase operational safety, and ensure installation compliance with legal requirements, industry standards, and best engineering practices.
Secure IT/OT integration for data, production, and control systems
CNC machining for automation, machinery and productionIT and OT integration allows for the use of production data in reporting, MES, ERP, maintenance, and management analysis systems. At the same time, any connection between automation and the IT layer requires appropriate design to avoid increasing risks to control systems and production continuity.
ControlTec designs IT/OT integrations in a secure, structured manner, tailored to the realities of industrial plants. We combine expertise in automation, industrial networks, SCADA, MES, PLC, DCS, and IT infrastructure so that data can flow where it's needed without uncontrolled disruption of the production environment.
Shorter production times for critical components
- IT/OT connection architecture design,
- Data integration with PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and field devices,
- Industrial network separation and segmentation,
- Secure data exchange with MES, ERP, CMMS, and databases,
- Configuring communication between systems from different manufacturers,
- Restricting unauthorized access to OT systems,
- Documentation of data flow and integration points,
- Support for modernizing existing architecture.
Threat monitoring and detection
OT monitoring and event detection in industrial networks
CNC machining for automation, machinery and productionThe OT environment should be monitored in a way that doesn't disrupt control systems but allows for the rapid detection of alarming events. ControlTec supports clients in developing solutions for monitoring industrial networks, analyzing traffic, detecting unusual behavior, and identifying potential threats to the automation infrastructure.
The goal of OT monitoring is not only to protect against cyberattacks, but also to more quickly detect configuration errors, unauthorized connections, unplanned changes, communication problems, and events that may impact production availability.
Shorter production times for critical components
- traffic analysis in industrial networks,
- identification of devices and communications in the OT environment,
- detection of unusual connections and behavior,
- monitoring access to SCADA systems, PLCs, DCSs, and engineering stations,
- alerting on critical events,
- integration of monitoring with maintenance procedures,
- Support in event interpretation,
- Recommendations to improve system security and stability.
Analysis of the impact of modernization on operational safety
Automation system configuration backup and rapid disaster recovery
CNC machining for automation, machinery and productionIn automation systems, backup cannot be treated as a formality. The lack of an up-to-date copy of the PLC program, SCADA configuration, drive settings, recipes, HMI panels, or engineering stations can significantly extend downtime following a hardware failure, user error, or security incident.
ControlTec helps customers streamline the process of creating, storing, and restoring automation system backups. The goal is to ensure that in an emergency, the plant has access to current configurations and can return to normal operation more quickly.
Shorter production times for critical components
- inventory of systems requiring backup,
- copies of PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA programs,
- backup of drive, inverter, and communication device configurations,
- organization of program and documentation versions,
- procedures for creating and updating backups,
- configuration recovery tests,
- secure backup storage,
- support for system recovery after a failure.
Secure remote access
Secure Remote Access to Industrial Systems and Automation Service
CNC machining for automation, machinery and productionRemote access to automation systems can significantly shorten service response times, but must be designed in a controlled and secure manner. Unstructured remote connections, shared accounts, lack of activity logging, or constant access to the OT network increase production risk.
ControlTec supports customers in designing and implementing secure remote access to automation systems, engineering stations, SCADA, PLCs, and service infrastructure. The solution should enable rapid technical support while also ensuring access control, accountability, and risk mitigation for the production environment.
Shorter production times for critical components
- Analysis of the current remote access method,
- Secure connection architecture design,
- Separation of service access from critical OT systems,
- User and vendor authorization control,
- Temporary access for service and external partners,
- Connection and activity logging,
- Integration with maintenance procedures,
- Support in solution configuration and documentation.
OT incident management
Responding to Security Incidents in the OT Environment
CNC machining for automation, machinery and productionIn the event of an incident in an industrial environment, rapid assessment of the situation, mitigation of the impact, and safe system recovery are crucial. An incident can include not only a cyberattack but also an unauthorized configuration change, loss of communication, operator station lockup, post-update failure, data loss, or suspicious system behavior.
ControlTec supports clients in developing OT incident response procedures and in technical activities related to analysis, problem isolation, and recovery of automation systems. Our advantage is our knowledge of industrial infrastructure, control systems, and the consequences an incident may have on production.
Shorter production times for critical components
- Development of OT incident response procedures,
- Identification of critical systems and emergency scenarios,
- Incident analysis support,
- Isolation of the affected infrastructure area,
- Restoring configuration from backup,
- Verification of system operation after an incident,
- ControlTec supports clients in developing OT incident response procedures and in technical activities related to analysis, problem isolation, and recovery of automation systems. Our advantage is our knowledge of industrial infrastructure, control systems, and the consequences an incident may have on production.
- Development of OT incident response procedures,
Staff training
Incident analysis support,
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Isolation of the affected infrastructure area,
Restoring configuration from backup,
Shorter production times for critical components
- Verification of system operation after an incident,
- ControlTec supports clients in developing OT incident response procedures and in technical activities related to analysis, problem isolation, and recovery of automation systems. Our advantage is our knowledge of industrial infrastructure, control systems, and the consequences an incident may have on production.
- Development of OT incident response procedures,
- Identification of critical systems and emergency scenarios,
- Incident analysis support,
- Isolation of the affected infrastructure area,
- Restoring configuration from backup,
- Verification of system operation after an incident,
