Transform Your OT Security
A Five-Step Strategy to Achieve Business-Driven OT Security
Unlock Business Value Through Efficient OT Security
Operational Technology (OT) security is more than a technical issue—it’s a key component of your business strategy. Our Risk-Based OT Security Roadmap focuses on delivering cost-efficient solutions that strengthen your security posture and contribute to your bottom line.
Strategic Alignment
Aligns with C-suite objectives for better resource allocation and governance.
Business Resilience
Goes beyond compliance to enhance operational efficiency and resilience.
ROI-Focused
Delivers actionable insights that drive business value.
Our Five-Step Strategy
Given the rising cyber threats, regulatory pressures, and the complexities of managing information and operational assets, it’s no surprise that many OT security strategies fall short. Our five-step guide offers targeted solutions to these pressing challenges, providing a direct route to safeguarding your critical operational infrastructure.
Step 1: Align the Right Leadership
OT is not just an IT issue; it’s a business imperative. C-Suite involvement ensures alignment with organizational goals, efficient resource allocation, and cross-departmental collaboration.
C-level executives must have active roles in defining and overseeing OT cybersecurity strategy. Conduct joint sessions involving IT, Operations, and the C-suite to create a balanced governance model for OT security.
Step 2: Establish Clear, Measurable Targets
Without clear objectives, you’re navigating without a map. Targets guide your journey and give you quantifiable measures of success or areas for improvement.
Adopt frameworks like NIST CSF to set up scoring criteria and metrics that align with your business requirements.
Step 3: Design a Roadmap of Initiatives
A well-thought-out roadmap provides directional clarity. Without it, even the best-intentioned cybersecurity efforts can become disjointed and ineffective.
Start with a robust asset-by-asset risk assessment to identify the most significant vulnerabilities. Based on this, lay out a phased implementation plan for your chosen cybersecurity framework.
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Step 4: Assign Appropriate Resources
Proper resourcing is essential for translating strategy into action. Lack of skilled personnel is often the biggest bottleneck in successful OT cybersecurity.
Assign clear leaders and teams for each initiative in your roadmap. Where internal expertise is lacking, consider leveraging third-party resources.
Step 5: Measure and Report
What isn’t measured can’t be managed. Regular reporting keeps everyone accountable and helps tweak strategy based on real-world data.
Develop a set of KPIs aligned with your established targets. Use automated solutions to gather and report data to senior management.
Verve: Your Fast-Track to Operational Excellence
Having the right partner by your side can make all the difference. A strategic collaborator can fast-track your journey to success, saving you time, resources, and potential missteps. Partnering with Verve means leveraging our unique blend of services and software and three decades of operational technology and cybersecurity expertise.
How Verve's Software and Services Accelerate Your Journey
Expert Insight: Leverage our industry knowledge for tailored solutions that address your unique challenges.
Strategic Roadmaps: Our experts design efficient roadmaps to accelerate your OT security maturity.
Comprehensive Protection: Fortify your operational technology from every angle with our holistic approach.
Automated Efficiency: Embrace automation to amplify efficiency and focus on strategic initiatives.
Business Alignment: Align cybersecurity goals with your business objectives for seamless continuity.
Custom Solutions: Tailored strategies for your specific requirements and risk landscape.
Maximized Returns: Boost ROI through risk reduction, resilience, and optimized processes.