OT/IT convergence risk
Connecting plant equipment to corporate networks increases attack surface if segmentation is weak.
Industry focus
Manufacturing
Protect production assets and people without disrupting OT networks — with segmentation, perimeter security and central monitoring tuned to shift patterns.
Context
Sector challenges
Operators in this sector face distinct compliance, uptime and stakeholder pressures.
Shift-based access
Contractors and agency labour require tight provisioning and rapid offboarding.
Harsh environments
Heat, dust and vibration demand industrial-grade devices and protected cabling.
Theft and safety
High-value inventory and hazardous zones need targeted coverage and analytics.
Applications
Typical deployments
- Harsh environments for devices
- PPE and process compliance visibility
- Contractor density at gates
- OT/IT coexistence risk
Outcomes
Benefits
- Reduced unplanned downtime from network incidents
- Faster investigation of inventory shrinkage events
- Compliance with insurer and audit site requirements
- Scalable templates for greenfield and brownfield plants
- Integration with existing MES where APIs allow
Scenarios
Example engagement patterns
Auto components campus
Three-building access federation with OT network segmentation for PLC cells.
Pharma API plant
GMP-aligned access to formulation areas with full audit logging.
Steel rolling mill
Thermal perimeter cameras and ruggedised switches for high-heat zones.
Sector briefing
Discuss a Manufacturing technology roadmap.
Tell us about your facilities, compliance drivers and current pain points. We will propose a phased program aligned to your operating model.