Ensign Operational Technology Cybersecurity
Securing Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology Environments in the Age of Digital Transformation
Organisations are rapidly adopting new IT technologies in their OT environments as they embark on their digital transformation journey. The integration and increased connectivity between the two environments bring about new advantages such as increased productivity, efficiency, operations agility, as well as the ability for management to identify and capture next-generation business opportunities with the use of data analytics.
However, the IT and OT convergence has also brought about new cybersecurity challenges. With more OT devices and networks being connected to the internet, the attack surfaces of organisations have expanded. Consequently, organisations are now more exposed to new threat vectors that could potentially impact their critical OT systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Process Control Systems, and Safety Systems.
Identify
- Gain visibility over the OT environment to identify critical assets and high-risk assets that can be impacted by different cyber threats.
- Prioritise risks, as well as communicate and recommend mitigation measures to management.
Protect
- Implement secure-by-design and zero-trust architecture principles across IT and OT environments.
- Manage access control policies, as well as third-party and staff remote connections to the OT environment.
Detect
- Perform continuous monitoring and anomaly detection throughout the ICS cyberattack kill-chain
- Reduce mean-time-to-detect threats through Ensign’s SOAR- and intelligence-driven SOC.
Respond
- Improve efficacy of threat response and containment through Ensign’s Managed Detection & Response services.
Recover
- Develop Incident Response playbooks and Business Continuity Plans to enhance cyber resiliency.
- Establish processes for timely restoration of critical operations and essential services affected by cybersecurity incidents.
Deep knowledge of IT and OT systems and architecture
We possess deep knowledge of OT environments through our partnerships with ICS vendors. This gives us an edge in implementing secure-by-design architectures with reference to ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
Solve challenges across the entire ICS cyberattack kill-chain
We manage cyber threats across IT and OT domains by taking a more holistic approach to identify risks, as well as detect and mitigate advanced cyber-attacks.
Customised technology solution architecture approach
We take an agnostic approach to technology, using only best-of-breed solutions that best fit our clients’ environments and needs—in collaboration with customers, vendors and extended partners.
Advanced hybrid IT/OT skillsets and expertise
Our subject matter experts are recognised with GICSP, CEH, ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP certifications, among others. These credentials enable us to implement and deliver global industrial cybersecurity projects.
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