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Security for industrial operations at every stage
Cyber attacks on industrial operations are raising the stakes and reshaping how companies are managing risk. Today, critical infrastructure organizations face a new reality: cybersecurity impacts operations’ safety, continuity, liability and national security. Therefore, understanding critical security requirements is essential for organizations to protect their assets effectively.
With rapidly evolving cyber threats to industrial systems, bolted-on solutions and reactive measures aren’t enough. Embedding cybersecurity into every stage — planning, design, build, operations and decommissioning — with strategic cybersecurity risk management programs helps enable long-term success.
Keep operations secure, maximize efficiencies and control costs with comprehensive support throughout the OT asset lifecycle with cyber asset lifecycle management (CALM) services. Building cyber protection in from the start optimizes performance, safeguards investments, boosts stakeholder confidence and drives operational safety.
Proactive cybersecurity isn’t just smart — it’s essential for maintaining critical infrastructures' safety, maximizing efficiencies, and staying ahead of potential threats. Resilience is built through collaboration and supporting organizations to be better prepared for the cyber challenges they are facing now and in the future.
Cyber services built for real-world stakes
Cyberattacks no longer are just virtual — they have real-world consequences. Hits to industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems can disrupt sites, harm the environment, affect surrounding communities and endanger public safety. That’s why it’s not enough to react; you need a plan that understands the stakes. Black & Veatch’s CALM services focus on the cyber-physical aspects of these threats, prioritizing safety and uptime. From minor incidents to potential disasters, CALM helps minimize both the likelihood and impact of attacks, ensuring your industrial systems stay protected and resilient.
All Vector Cybersecurity
An attack vector is the path that cyber adversaries use to enter a network or system. Securing networks and systems against unauthorized access is crucial to protect industrial environments from potential threats. Our objective is to minimize the risk of all cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure operations — no matter where they originate from. This approach may include pivoting from IT to OT, mitigating undesired internet connectivity and shutting down inadvertent conduct. Cyber asset lifecycle management (CALM) overcomes outdated technological concepts such as “air-gapped” systems, IT/OT barriers, trust principles and more. The all-vector approach addresses dominant IT and OT attack vectors under one security program, prioritizing the continuity of core operations in critical infrastructure environments. This integrated approach fosters comprehensive protection, addressing both IT and OT cybersecurity challenges within industrial networks.
Enhancing Industrial Cybersecurity through Asset Management
Proactive asset management is the foundation of a resilient industrial cybersecurity program: organizations cannot protect what they do not know they have. In operational technology (OT) environments, where legacy systems, diverse devices and interconnected networks are common, maintaining an accurate, real-time inventory of all assets enables teams to identify vulnerabilities, detect unauthorized changes and understand the potential impact of cyber threats. By establishing clear visibility into hardware, software and network relationships, organizations can prioritize risks, enforce security controls and reduce the likelihood of downtime or safety incidents. Cyber asset lifecycle management (CALM) services transform cybersecurity programs from a reactive effort into a strategic, proactive practice — strengthening industrial operations and supporting long-term system integrity.
Beyond Cybersecurity Compliance
Building a strong industrial cyber program takes more than tech — it demands strategy, standards and smart collaboration. Cyber asset lifecycle management (CALM) services do just that by weaving in globally recognized standards (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82, CISA, CFATS, EPA), meeting key regulations (NERC CIP, NIS2 Directive, AWIA 2018, CCSPA) and applying best practices. These programs are designed to provide a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity strategy that organizations can implement to protect their infrastructure.
Add in change and stakeholder management, and you’ve got the strategic muscle needed to launch and sustain an effective, future-proof cyber program.
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