The industrial and manufacturing sector is witnessing many technology shifts in recent times. With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) and interconnected devices and greater cloud and digital adoption, IT and OT systems and data are moving beyond the physical confines of the plant to the larger perimeter of the internet and cloud. This has unfortunately also meant greater exposure to risk and security challenges.

Plants and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) have become a prime target for cyberattacks such as malware, insider attacks, Denial of Service(DOS), third-party threats and others causing disruptions to operations and even customer and financial losses. Thus, a concerted security solution that encompasses the entire interconnected ecosystem and provides increased visibility and cohesion of security controls is the need of the hour.

HCLTech’s 360° SecureOT Framework enables organizations assess, strategize, define, design and manage their OT landscape based on various industry accepted cyber security guidelines and standards such as NIST SP 800-82, ISA 95 and IEC 62443. The framework covers 4-key dimensions of any industrial/ OT landscape: assets, people, technology, and process & compliance.