Industry

The challenge

Protecting production, not just the office

In industrial companies, IT is part of production. Design and engineering data, order processing and logistics run on the corporate network – and machines, control systems and building technology are increasingly connected to it. A cyberattack or a network failure therefore no longer stops only the office, but production itself.

Operational technology (OT) follows different rules from office IT: systems run for many years, cannot simply be patched or restarted, and every interruption costs output. We secure IT and OT under one concept, implement networks for demanding production environments and operate them around the clock – so that production remains protected and available.

What matters

What matters in industry

01
IT and OT security

Machines and control systems are connected to the network. They need protection that does not interrupt production and respects their long lifecycles.
02
Separation of networks

Office, production and visitor networks must be clearly segmented, with controlled transitions between them.
03
Availability of production

Every network failure costs output. Infrastructure must be redundant and monitored around the clock.
04
Protection of know-how

Design data, project documentation and commercial information are valuable targets and must be protected accordingly.
05
Demanding environments

Large halls, outdoor areas, dust, heat and long distances place high demands on cabling and Wi-Fi.
06
Regulation

The EU NIS2 directive brings many manufacturers within the scope of cybersecurity obligations, including management accountability.

How we support you

Our services for industry

Security leadership, protection, networks and operations from one partner – for the office and the production floor.

01

Cybersecurity

CISO as a Service, IT and OT security concepts, managed firewalls and NIS2 readiness.
02

Network & Connectivity

Segmented networks, fibre backbones and industrial-grade Wi-Fi for production halls and outdoor areas.
03

Managed Services

Round-the-clock monitoring of networks, systems and security from our NOC and SOC.
04

Physical Security

Environmental monitoring and access control for server rooms and technical areas.

Customer story

EMEK: IT and OT security and managed operations for an industrial group

NETHEON has been responsible for the security of IT and OT, firewalls and network operations at EMEK, a Greek industrial group founded in 1965 – as CISO as a Service, with a managed firewall and monitoring from its 24/7 NOC.

Founded: 1965
Steel processed per year: 20,000 t
SOC / NOC monitoring: 24/7

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Frequently asked questions

How do you secure OT without interrupting production?

We start with an inventory of the connected machines and control systems and the communication they need. On that basis, OT networks are segmented and protected at their transitions, changes are planned for maintenance windows, and monitoring detects unusual traffic – without intervening in the control systems themselves.

Does NIS2 apply to manufacturing companies?

For many, yes. The EU NIS2 directive covers numerous manufacturing sectors, including machinery, electrical equipment and metal products, above certain size thresholds. We assess whether and how it applies to you and support the implementation of the required measures.

Can you take responsibility for information security?

Yes. As CISO as a Service, an experienced NETHEON security officer takes on strategy, policies, risk management and reporting to management – for IT and OT.