Where organisations use Operational Technology (OT), it's often their most critical infrastructure. This is especially true in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), which relies heavily on OT and its secure operation.
The Importance of Securing Operational Technology
Operational technologies are computer-based systems that interact with the physical world, and are typically used to provide automation, remote visibility, and control of physical processes. OT environments present unique security challenges that require specific experience and skillsets to be addressed appropriately.
- OT and Cloud - The use of the cloud for OT applications is still in its infancy, and the reliance upon third-party hosting and network services to deliver critical OT services is a concern for most operators.
- Unique Regulations, Frameworks and Standards - Organizations with OT environments are typically subject to complex frameworks and regulations, such as ISA/ IEC 62443.
- Security Architecture - Poorly secured pathways in your security architecture can expose your critical systems to cyber threats. Simple controls assessments don’t always reveal open attack vectors and a more holistic analysis of the security architecture is required.
Operational technologies are computer-based systems that interact with the physical world, and are typically used to provide automation, remote visibility, and control of physical processes. OT environments present unique security challenges that require specific experience and skillsets to be addressed appropriately.
- OT and Cloud - The use of the cloud for OT applications is still in its infancy, and the reliance upon third-party hosting and network services to deliver critical OT services is a concern for most operators.
- Unique Regulations, Frameworks and Standards - Organisations with OT environments are typically subject to frameworks and regulations such as the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), OG86, and ISA/ IEC 62443.
- Security Architecture - Poorly secured pathways in your security architecture can expose your critical systems to cyber threats. Simple controls assessments don’t always reveal open attack vectors and a more holistic analysis of the security architecture is required.
Bridewell's OT Security Services
We offer a broad range of services to meet all aspects of cybersecurity within OT.
Understand
Gain deep insights into your cyber security & resilience
Advise & Mandate
Establish your security model
Develop
Define measures to protect, detect and respond to cyber events
Assure
Validate your security measures & identify opportunities for further improvement
Operate
Run your estate with managed security services
Deliver
Delivery of security infrastructure
OT Services We Deliver at Every Stage
Our Operational Technology delivery model is designed to be flexible and modular, so you can choose the services that best fit your needs at each stage.
Each stage includes a range of service options, allowing you to select the support you need to move forward with confidence. Explore our capabilities below:
Understand
Gain deep insights into your cyber security & resilience. Discover available service options below:
Advise & Mandate
Establish your security model. Discover available service options below:
Develop
Define measures to protect, detect and respond to cyber events. Discover available service options below:
Deliver
Delivery of security infrastructure. Discover available service options below:
Operate
Run your estate with managed security services. Discover available service options below:
Assure
Validate your security measures & identify opportunities for further improvement. Discover available service options below:
Why Bridewell for OT Cyber Security Services?
Specialist OT Cyber Security Consultants
Securing OT systems presents many additional challenges compared to their IT counterparts. Addressing these challenges requires in-depth knowledge of both OT and cyber security; our OT cyber security consultants are highly skilled in both areas.
Expertise Across Sectors
Our OT cyber security consultants have extensive experience across: aviation, energy and renewables, heavy metals and mining, oil and gas, water, and more.
Trusted by the NCSC
Our consultants are active participants in NCSC’s ICS Community of Interest (COI) and Industry 100 schemes, supporting the development of guidance for ICS/OT cyber security across a wide range of important topics.
Working with You
How OT is used within an organisation will vary significanly, depending on their specific applications, vendors, heritage of equipment, external integration/ connectivity and cyber security maturity. While we see synergies across the clients we work with, this often makes for a unique set of challenges to be addressed.
We tailor all our OT security services to meet the specific requirements of each client, ensuring we provide the greatest value possible. At the core of every OT engagement are one or more of our specialist OT cyber security consultants. Where additional specialisms are needed, we will also draw upon the full breadth of expertise across Bridewell to provide a multi-disciplined teams of experts.
Start your OT Security Journey
Speak with one of our consultants to see how we can support your organisation in securing its OT environments.
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Why Us?
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180+ Security Specialists
Our team have diverse experience across sectors and disciplines, and hold accreditations from numerous industry bodies.
Certifications
Our people and services are highly accredited by leading industry bodies including CREST, the NCSC, and more. Our SOC holds extensive accreditations from CREST (including for CSIR and SOC2) and works closely with our cyber consultancy services.
Partnerships
As a Microsoft Partner, we also hold advanced specialisms in Cloud Security and Threat Protection. We’ve also implemented some of the UK’s largest deployments of the Microsoft Security stack, inc. Sentinel, Defender, Purview and more.
