{"id":4280,"date":"2025-11-17T09:57:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T08:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=4280"},"modified":"2025-11-17T09:57:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T08:57:41","slug":"how-to-implement-industrial-cybersecurity-in-your-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/how-to-implement-industrial-cybersecurity-in-your-company\/","title":{"rendered":"How to implement industrial cybersecurity in your company"},"content":{"rendered":"
If your company is on a path of digital transformation, you should know that<\/span> industrial cybersecurity <\/b>is a critical asset to manage.<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, we explain, in a clear and accessible way, how to implement industrial cybersecurity in your company, what you should consider, and the role solutions like Kartos by Enthec can play in helping you.<\/span><\/p>\n Suppose you’re looking for a tool that continuously manages threat exposure in industrial environments. In that case, it’s worth considering <\/span>Kartos,<\/b>. a continuous monitoring solution designed for organizations that lets you monitor, assess, and respond to cybersecurity risks on an ongoing basis.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The adoption of technologies characteristic of the \u201cfourth industrial revolution\u201d (also known as Industry 4.0) is<\/span> expanding the scope and complexity of risks in industrial environments.<\/b> <\/p>\n For example, many companies in the industrial sector are integrating previously unconnected control systems, robots, and IoT sensors, thereby expanding the attack surface.<\/span><\/p>\n In this context, implementing a <\/span>robust cybersecurity strategy for Industry 4.0 <\/b>is no longer only about protecting data, but also about safeguarding critical operational processes, controlling physical and digital risks, and ensuring business continuity.<\/span><\/p>\n You might be interested in\u2192<\/span> IoT and cybersecurity: Risks and strategies to protect connected device<\/span>s<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before taking action, you need to understand the situation. This first step involves analyzing your company’s current state, identifying vulnerabilities, and building a knowledge base to support a solid strategy. Without a precise diagnosis, any action will be incomplete or ineffective. <\/span><\/p>\n The first thing you need to do is understand your company’s current state regarding<\/span> industrial cybersecurity.<\/b>. This implies:<\/span><\/p>\n Technology is not enough if people don’t know what they are doing or what risks they face. Here, training and awareness remain key for <\/span>Industry 4.0 cybersecurity<\/b>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you understand your weaknesses and your organization’s maturity level, it’s time to define a coherent strategy. This lays the foundation for industrial cybersecurity, guiding technical, human, and operational decisions. <\/span><\/p>\n Your company must determine who is responsible for cybersecurity:<\/b>IT, OT, security, and production teams. A clear governance structure facilitates the integration of industrial cybersecurity into daily operations. <\/span><\/p>\n Define internal policies that:<\/span><\/p>\n This is where the concept of CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management) comes in. A single assessment is not enough: <\/span>Risks change, vulnerabilities emerge, attackers evolve.<\/b>. Solutions such as Kartos by Enthec enable continuous monitoring, tailored for industrial environments, to detect, assess, and respond dynamically.<\/span><\/p>\n Implementing industrial cybersecurity with this philosophy implies a change of mindset: from reacting to incidents to anticipating them.<\/span><\/p>\n Now comes the practical part. It’s time to implement the technical measures that bring the strategy to life. Here, theory becomes concrete action: segmenting networks, controlling access, monitoring, protecting, and responding. <\/span><\/p>\n In an industrial environment, it’s common to have control networks (e.g., SCADA and PLCs), production networks, and administrative networks. You must <\/span>segment to limit damage in case of an attack.<\/b>. This measure appears among the most recommended in Industry 4.0 studies.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most frequent intrusion vectors is<\/span> legacy or outdated systems.<\/b>. Industrial cybersecurity requires regularly reviewing industrial equipment (sensors, controllers, gateways) and implementing <\/span>proactive security measures<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Here again, continuous monitoring is key. Thanks to CTEM systems like Kartos, you can <\/span>monitor anomalies, events, unusual access, and OT device behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n Limit who can access which system.<\/b>. This includes <\/span>privileged access management,<\/span><\/a> strong authentication, activity logging, and deletion of inactive accounts. In Industry 4.0, with an ever-increasing number of connected devices, this aspect becomes critical. <\/span><\/p>\n Have a plan:<\/b> What should be done if a device is compromised? How should a segment be isolated? How should operations be restored? As noted, many facilities still lack an adequate response plan. <\/span><\/p>\n The Kartos tool from Enthec enables you to implement a continuous threat monitoring system tailored to the industrial environment. Here are some key points on how it fits in: <\/span><\/p>\n If your company works with industrial systems, control networks, connected sensors, and automated machinery, a solution like Kartos enables you to<\/span> shift from a reactive to a proactive approach to industrial cybersecurity.<\/b><\/p>\n Industrial cybersecurity is not a finish line, but a process of continuous improvement. You must establish indicators (for example: number of vulnerabilities detected, average response time, percentage of segmented devices, number of OT incidents detected), review them periodically, and adjust your strategy accordingly. <\/span><\/p>\n Furthermore, production environments are changing (new devices, new interconnections, new suppliers), and therefore, Industry 4.0 cybersecurity<\/span> requires updated plans and controls.<\/b>. Adapting to a rapidly evolving threat landscape is becoming increasingly important.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Implementing industrial cybersecurity in your company is a challenge, but also a great opportunity: an opportunity to strengthen your operations, protect your assets, ensure continuity, and trust that digitalization will not expose you to preventable attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n To do it successfully:<\/span><\/p>\n The transformation to Industry 4.0 opens many doors, but it also demands that cybersecurity be an integral part of the process.<\/b>. In Enthec, we are prepared to help you take this step with confidence and vision.<\/span><\/p>\n Would you like us to design an industrial cybersecurity plan tailored to your company?<\/span> Contact our team<\/span><\/a>. Let’s begin today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If your company is on a path of digital transformation, you should know that industrial cybersecurity is a critical asset […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[24,32,86],"class_list":["post-4280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cybersecurity-en","tag-cybersecurity","tag-kartos-en","tag-industry"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy is industrial cybersecurity critical now?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Step 1: Diagnosis and awareness<\/b><\/h2>\n
Initial assessment<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Raising awareness<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nStep 2: Defining a strategy adapted to the industrial environment<\/b><\/h2>\n
Governance and roles<\/b><\/h3>\n
Policies, standards, and controls<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Continuous defense strategy<\/b><\/h3>\n
Step 3: Technical Implementation. Best practices for cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 <\/b><\/h2>\n
Network segmentation and isolation<\/b><\/h3>\n
Updates and patches<\/b><\/h3>\n
Threat monitoring and detection<\/b><\/h3>\n
Identity and access management<\/b><\/h3>\n
Incident response<\/b><\/h3>\n
Step 4: Practical cases and examples in cybersecurity of Industry 4.0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Step 5: How to integrate a solution like Kartos into your plan<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Step 6: Measurement, review, and continuous improvement<\/b><\/h2>\n
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