UAE manufacturing and industrial facilities face a distinct cybersecurity challenge: the convergence of IT and OT (operational technology) networks. Legacy SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial control systems were designed for reliability, not security. As these systems connect to corporate networks and the internet, they become targets for disruptive cyberattacks.
Our OT/ICS Cybersecurity Services
- OT Asset Discovery — Passive network mapping of all ICS/SCADA assets without disrupting operations
- IEC 62443 Assessment — Gap analysis against the industrial cybersecurity standard
- OT Penetration Testing — Safe, non-intrusive testing of industrial network segments
- IT/OT Network Segmentation — DMZ architectures separating corporate and industrial networks
- OT SOC Monitoring — 24/7 monitoring with industrial protocol-aware SIEM rules
- Incident Response for OT — Specialised ICS incident response with minimal production impact
Frequently Asked Questions
Can OT systems be assessed without shutting down production?
Yes. eShield uses passive assessment techniques including network traffic capture, asset inventory via protocol monitoring, and configuration review — techniques that do not send active probes to OT devices. This avoids the risk of disrupting PLCs and SCADA systems that behave unpredictably under unexpected network traffic.
What is IEC 62443 and does my UAE factory need it?
IEC 62443 is the international standard for industrial automation and control systems security. While not legally mandatory for most UAE manufacturers, it is increasingly required by international customers, insurers, and supply chain partners as evidence of OT security maturity.
