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Industrial IT

Secure and connect your digital sites with reliable operations technology.
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OT: the unsung hero of your digital plant

As a digital enterprise, you’re on a journey to achieve maximum data reliability, integrity, and security. To reach your destination, you have to bridge the gap between IT and operations technology (OT) while also effectively managing risk and keeping everything running smoothly.

That's where Vertech steps in. We’re here to bridge the IT/OT divide in your digital factory, providing the expertise and resources you need to move forward. From design to operation, our network infrastructure, patch management, cybersecurity, and compliance experts will help you close the gap, so you can continue on the path to success.

Our capabilities

Network Infrastructure

Your tools work better together. Our network architectures are designed with the OT environment in mind, ensuring reliable communication of devices over industrial protocols and secure external interface points.

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Patch Management

Don’t let your endpoints become loose ends. We keep your network hardware and industrial computer systems up to date, while also safely and securely supporting the industrial processes that depend on this infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity

We have your back with OT network risk assessments and mitigation, as well as active threat detection services to protect critical infrastructure networks from cyber threats. Better safe than sorry!

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Compliance Services

Complying with federally mandated cybersecurity, data availability, and data security regulations can be a headache. Let Vertech offer you some relief by taking on all the compliance tasks and reports required.

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Network infrastructure
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  • Cybersecurity
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Network infrastructure

Our network infrastructure services include three key verbs:

  • Assess: We conduct a comprehensive inventory of your assets, delve into the architecture of your network, check the resilience of your system, and audit your backup and disaster recovery plans. Once our evaluation is complete, we share our discoveries with you, providing a prioritized list of improvements to align your network with the best practices and standards of the industry.
  • Implement: Next, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We design and build your network, from programming switches and firewalls to connecting remote assets and business networks.
  • Maintain: Harnessing our expertise in OT environments, we provide annual service agreements that include active network monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
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Patch management

Regular system upgrades are a key defense in bolstering security, particularly in industrial control system (ICS) networks where the stakes are high. Neglecting these updates can lead to cybersecurity vulnerabilities and costly catch-up procedures.

Unlike the seamless process in traditional IT environments, these upgrades require careful coordination with vendors and meticulous planning to avoid disrupting critical processes. That's where Vertech steps in — our expert team manages these complexities, ensuring your OT systems remain secure and up to date.

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Cybersecurity

Our cybersecurity services begin with a comprehensive assessment that encompasses risk and vulnerability analysis, zone and conduit modeling, and a thorough review of cybersecurity governance and physical security measures. 

Based on the results of our assessment, we provide you with a prioritized action list to help you align your network with industry best practices.

Additionally, we offer annual service agreements for managing critical infrastructure cybersecurity, including active threat monitoring, threat mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

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Compliance services

If you're in a regulated industry, compliance is king. With our experience and expertise, we ensure that you stay in the realm of compliance, be it NERC CIP, NIST 800, ISA/IEC 62443, or AWWA G430. We'll handle all tasks and reporting required by these agencies or standards, taking the burden off your shoulders.

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Why Vertech

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In a world of generic solutions, Vertech stands out with its specialized services, commitment to excellence, and robust breadth of expertise. And it's not just talk — we're CSIA Certified and have designed secure systems for Fortune 500 companies. Choosing Vertech is choosing a partner dedicated to securing and enhancing your operational technology environment.

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FAQs

What are some practical steps I can take now to better manage my critical control networks?

As the first step, we recommend performing an assessment — or hiring a provider like Vertech to perform one — to evaluate the current state of your network(s). To explore more practical steps you can take now, download our whitepaper, Bridging the IT/OT Divide.

How can I protect my ICS from cybersecurity threats?

Here are five practical, high-level action items:

  • Discover: You can’t protect what you don’t understand.
  • Assess: Identify potential weaknesses with a vulnerability assessment.
  • Act: Develop and execute an actionable plan that fits your company’s needs.
  • Monitor: Install a system capable of detecting and stopping breaches.
  • Maintain: Schedule regular maintenance to protect against the latest threats.

For a deeper dive into each of these steps, download our Survival Guide for ICS Cybersecurity.

How can Claroty help with OT threat detection?

Claroty is a modern network tool embraced by major manufacturing technology providers like Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider for use with plant floor networks. One of its many features is the ability to monitor for abnormal and potentially malicious activity on the OT network. You can see a video demo of Claroty here.

How can I securely get plant data into an Azure database via a site-to-site VPN?

Check out this blog post for a technical, step-by-step guide.

What basic cybersecurity measures can I implement with essentially no budget?

There are a number of no-cost cybersecurity best practices you can follow, like limiting admin access for those who don’t need it and prohibiting password sharing. Check out this blog post for more no-cost tips from industrial cybersecurity experts.