Iconsys has reinforced its commitment to becoming a full industrial lifecycle partner by launching a dedicated cybersecurity offer designed to protect manufacturers’ operational technology (OT) environments and production facilities from growing cyber threats. The Telford-based company – which has delivered more than 5000 automation projects across heavy industry, marine, offshore and advanced manufacturing – has introduced its new ‘GUARD’ solution, a five-stage approach to improving industrial cyber resilience.
Developed specifically for industrial environments where uptime, safety and legacy system integration create unique challenges, GUARD takes manufacturers from initial consultation and assessment through to protection, training and ongoing resilience support.
To deliver a complete single-source service, Iconsys has signed agreements with cybersecurity specialists OPSWAT and Rhelative, providing advanced cyber software support and risk assessment services.
Leandro Gasparini (pictured), director of services at Iconsys, says: “We regularly see the devastating financial impact and economic shock that cybersecurity attacks can have on business. Worryingly, threat actors are getting braver and widening their net to focus on businesses of all sizes. That’s where we come in. We’ve listened and responded by launching a solution that covers all industrial systems, automation and operational technology.”
The GUARD framework begins with audits, vulnerability analysis and network assessments, followed by tailored security roadmaps aligned with IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and emerging UK and EU regulatory requirements. Iconsys then delivers secure architecture design, threat detection, access control implementation and incident response training. The final stage focuses on long-term resilience through recovery support, managed cyber services and continual best-practice deployment.
Nick Darrall, managing director of Iconsys, adds: “By combining deep industrial expertise with proven OT cyber capability, we are removing complexity from what is often a fragmented and high-risk process.”
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