Kroemtech

OT security and industrial connectivity

OT Cybersecurity

Reduce downtime. Protect your operations. Reduce cyber risk.

We help manufacturers identify security weaknesses in their production environments and implement practical improvements that reduce the risk of downtime, ransomware, and unauthorized access. Whether you operate a single production line or an entire facility, our solutions are designed to strengthen security without disrupting day to day operations.

Focused on business continuity, not just compliance.

Why is OT security important

46%

of intrusions caused an operational outage that hit revenue — up from 42% the year before. Attacks on OT don't just leak data, they stop production.

Fortinet, State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity, 2026

<10%

of OT networks worldwide have real visibility and monitoring in place. Most attacks documented in industrial security research happen in the 90% that aren't watching.

Dragos, OT/ICS Cybersecurity Year in Review, 2026

71%

of OT security personnel has limited understanding of OT security standards.

txOne Networks, Annual OT/ICS Cybersecurity Report, 2026

89%

of industrial organisations expect tighter cybersecurity regulation within five years — up from 66% last year. Getting compliant early is cheaper than being forced.

Fortinet, State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity, 2026

81%

of security assessments found poor segmentation between IT and OT networks — the single most common weakness across every industry Dragos reviewed.

Dragos OT/ICS Cybersecurity Year in Review, 2026

76%

of industrial companies were hit by phishing attacks last year, and half by ransomware. The route into your plant usually starts in someone's inbox.

Fortinet, State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity, 2026

94%

of attacks on European organisations start with a phishing email. The way into your plant usually runs through someone's inbox.

ENISA Threat Landscape, 2025

70%

of organizations rank AI as top data security risk.

Thales, Data Threat Report, 2026

Our Services

Strengthen Your OT Security

Practical cybersecurity services designed to reduce operational risk, improve OT asset visibility, and protect production without unnecessary disruption.

Risk Assessments

Structured evaluation of threats, vulnerabilities and their potential impact on your production processes, resulting in a prioritised list of risks and mitigating measures.

OT Asset Discovery

Identification and inventory of the controllers, sensors, HMIs and industrial endpoints present on your network, including firmware versions and communication behaviour.

Network Discovery & Mapping

Analysis of your industrial network to document topology, protocols, data flows and every connection to corporate or external systems.

OT Penetration Testing

Controlled security testing of your OT environment to identify exploitable weaknesses without unnecessarily disrupting operations. Assessments are carefully scoped and scheduled around maintenance windows, or performed on new systems before deployment.

Security Architecture & Design

Design of secure OT architectures for new plants and modernisation projects, covering zones and conduits, secure remote access and defence-in-depth principles in alignment with ISA/IEC 62443.

Network Segmentation Strategy

Separation of production networks into zones with controlled transitions, limiting how far an incident can spread between IT and OT and between production cells.

Firewall & Remote Access Review

Review of firewall rule sets, VPNs and supplier remote-access paths to surface overly permissive rules, unused accounts and undocumented connections.

Security Hardening

Reduction of the attack surface on OT devices, servers and workstations through configuration, service and account hardening based on recognised baselines.

IEC 62443 Gap Assessment

Comparison of your current organisational and technical measures against the requirements of ISA/IEC 62443, with a documented gap list and a roadmap to close it.

Incident Response Readiness

Preparation for security incidents in OT: roles, escalation paths, logging, backup and recovery procedures, validated through practical exercises.

Aligned with ISA/IEC 62443

Our approach follows the ISA/IEC 62443 framework to deliver secure architecture, segmentation, and practical implementation guidance tailored to your environment.

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Operational Risk

What is at stake

Cybersecurity weaknesses in production environments can quickly turn into operational, financial and business-critical problems.

01

Challenges we solve

Many production environments grow over years. Visibility gaps, outdated systems and unclear processes create unnecessary risk.

  • Unknown or undocumented OT assets

  • Weak separation between IT and OT

  • Supplier and remote access that is hard to control

  • Legacy systems that cannot easily be patched

  • No clear view of the most critical risks

02

What needs protecting

A cyber incident in OT can affect far more than just data.

  • Production availability

  • Machines and control systems

  • Product quality

  • Delivery dates and customer commitments

  • Employee safety

  • Intellectual property

  • Customer trust

03

The consequences of neglecting OT security

Undetected weaknesses can turn a small incident into a large problem very quickly.

  • Production downtime

  • Delayed deliveries

  • Loss of revenue

  • Expensive emergency recovery

  • Ransomware spreading from IT into OT

  • Unmet customer or supplier requirements

  • Growing pressure from regulations and audits

OT security does not make your production more complicated.

It prevents avoidable interruptions and protects what keeps your business running.

Our Process

What to Expect

A clear and practical approach that keeps production in focus and delivers results you can act on.

01

Initial Discussion

We start by understanding your production environment, current concerns, business priorities and any known security issues. This helps us focus on the areas that matter most from the beginning.

02

On Site or Remote Assessment

We review the relevant systems, network architecture, remote access paths, assets and operational processes. The assessment is scoped to avoid unnecessary disruption to production.

03

Findings & Priorities

You receive a clear overview of identified weaknesses, their potential impact and the actions we recommend. Findings are prioritised so you know what should be addressed first and what can wait.

04

Implementation Support

Where required, we help turn recommendations into practical improvements, from segmentation and hardening to access control and security architecture. The goal is measurable risk reduction without unnecessary complexity.

Your operations stay in focus.

We minimize disruption and deliver practical improvements that strengthen your OT security.

Why work with us

OT security that works for your operations

We combine industrial expertise with practical security to protect what matters most—your production, your people and your business.

Focus on production continuity

We help you reduce cyber risks without disrupting operations. Your production stays up, your business stays on track.

Practical measures that make sense

No complicated frameworks for the sake of it. We implement targeted, effective measures that deliver real protection.

Experience in industrial environments

We understand OT, IT and the unique challenges of industrial operations because we've worked in them.

Solutions adapted to SMB realities

Right-sized solutions that fit your budget, team and priorities. Maximum impact without unnecessary complexity.

Aligned with ISA/IEC 62443

Our approach follows the globally recognized ISA/IEC 62443 standard for industrial automation and control systems.

Vendor independent recommendations

We recommend the best approach for your environment—not the solutions that benefit a specific vendor.

We're here to strengthen your security without slowing you down.

Practical. Independent. Focused on what matters.

CLIENTS WE SUPPORT

Manufacturing Plants

Strengthen existing production environments without unnecessary disruption. We help identify hidden OT risks, improve network visibility, segment critical systems, secure remote access and prioritise improvements around production requirements.

Manufacturing Plants

Machine Builders & OEMs

Build security into machines and control systems before they reach the customer. We support secure architecture, hardening, remote access design, risk assessments and ISA/IEC 62443 aligned development requirements.

Machine Builders & OEMs

Plant Expansion & Modernisation Teams

Integrate cybersecurity early into new lines, plant expansions and modernisation projects. We help define secure architectures, network segmentation, remote access and technical requirements before systems become difficult or expensive to change.

Plant Expansion & Modernisation Teams

Industrial SMBs

Improve OT security without building a large internal cybersecurity team. We provide focused assessments, practical roadmaps and implementation support tailored to limited budgets, resources and operational capacity.

Industrial SMBs

IT Service Providers

Extend your services into OT without pretending industrial networks are just another IT environment. We provide OT specific expertise for assessments, segmentation, firewall design, asset discovery, remote access and security architecture.

IT Service Providers

System Integrators & Automation Companies

Add cybersecurity expertise to automation and control system projects. We help design secure network architectures, define zones and conduits, harden systems and address customer security requirements during engineering and commissioning.

System Integrators & Automation Companies

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not. Assessments are planned around your operational requirements and can be performed using passive methods, maintenance windows, remote sessions or controlled testing. Any activity that could affect production is discussed and agreed in advance.

In most cases, no. Many activities can be carried out while systems remain in operation. If active testing is required, it is carefully scoped and scheduled for an appropriate maintenance window or performed on systems that are not yet in production.

Yes. Legacy systems are common in OT environments and often cannot be patched or replaced easily. We focus on practical compensating measures such as segmentation, access control, monitoring, hardening and reducing unnecessary exposure.

No. Many smaller manufacturers do not have one. We can work with your existing IT team, automation engineers, maintenance personnel, external IT provider or system integrator and provide the OT security expertise that may be missing internally.

Yes. We frequently work alongside existing providers. Our role can be limited to assessment and recommendations, or we can support implementation together with your current IT, automation or engineering partners.

You receive a clear overview of identified weaknesses, their potential operational impact and recommended measures. Findings are prioritised so you can distinguish between urgent issues, medium term improvements and lower priority items.

Yes. Depending on the project, we can support implementation of network segmentation, firewall rules, secure remote access, system hardening, security architecture and other technical measures identified during the assessment.

You do not need to implement the entire standard at once. We use the relevant principles of ISA/IEC 62443 to structure risk assessments, segmentation, secure architecture and technical controls in a way that is proportionate to your environment and resources.

Yes. Reviewing systems before deployment is often the best time to address security issues because changes are easier and less expensive. We can review architecture, remote access, network interfaces, system hardening and security requirements before commissioning.

Yes, where it is appropriate. OT penetration testing is more carefully scoped than traditional IT testing because availability and safety must come first. Testing can be performed during maintenance windows, on isolated systems or on new systems before deployment.

It depends on the size and complexity of the environment. A focused assessment of a single production area may take only a few days, while larger sites or multiple systems require more time. The scope and expected effort are defined before the project begins.

Start with a focused risk and visibility assessment. The goal is to understand what is connected, identify the most important weaknesses and establish a prioritised improvement plan before investing in larger security measures.

Ready to take your OT security to the next level?

Schedule a free initial consultation. Together we go through your situation, your risks and the next steps — without obligation and in confidence.

30 minute initial call

We take the time to go through your questions and challenges.

Practical & confidential

You receive clear assessments and concrete recommendations.

Schedule a free initial consultation

No obligation. No pressure. Just a conversation.