Asset Discovery & Risk Profiling
Map OT systems and evaluate risks across ICS components.
OT (Operational Technology) Security Assessment
Safeguard Operational Technology and Uptime.
What It Is and Why It’s Important
OT Security Assessment evaluates the safety and resilience of systems controlling physical processes—like SCADA, PLCs, and industrial control systems (ICS). These are vital to power plants, water systems, factories, and transportation. In the UAE’s smart infrastructure and oil & gas sectors, any disruption to OT could affect public safety and national interests.
OT environments differ from IT: they prioritize availability and safety over data confidentiality, requiring specialized expertise to secure them without operational disruption.
Common Mistakes or Gaps Organizations Make
- Applying IT security models to OT environments without customization.
- Failing to segment IT and OT networks.
- Lack of visibility over legacy systems still in use.
- Infrequent patching due to operational uptime demands.
- Insufficient incident response planning for OT breaches.
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How Intracyber uniquely helps solve these challenges
Intracyber brings deep industrial knowledge and cybersecurity experience to bridge the IT-OT gap. We map and assess entire OT infrastructures, identifying potential failure points, misconfigurations, and unmonitored remote access channels. Our team works collaboratively with plant operators to ensure that testing and security enhancements do not disrupt critical services. We align with NIST ICS guidelines and UAE national cyber strategies.
Approach or methodology we follow
Protocol Analysis
Examine OT-specific protocols like Modbus, DNP3, BACnet.
Network Segmentation Review
Ensure strict separation and access control between IT/OT.
Configuration Review
Audit firmware, software, remote access, and admin settings.
Resilience Testing
Simulate realistic scenarios to evaluate system responses.
Roadmap Creation
Provide prioritized recommendations with minimal downtime.
Real-world relevance or impact
In a UAE desalination plant, Intracyber uncovered a critical misconfiguration in a legacy PLC that allowed remote write access. Rectifying it prevented operational sabotage and ensured alignment with regulatory inspections. This assessment directly contributed to improved public infrastructure safety.
Tips or insights
- Always have an up-to-date map of your OT systems.
- Don’t let IT teams make uncoordinated changes to OT environments.
- Periodically train OT engineers in cybersecurity fundamentals.