OT Security for
Manufacturing
Modern manufacturing environments blend IT and OT systems in ways that expand the attack surface. NETRUDER monitors production networks without adding latency or disrupting automated processes.
Security Challenges in Manufacturing
Understanding the unique threat landscape and operational constraints of the sector
IT/OT Convergence
Smart factory initiatives connect production systems to enterprise networks, creating new attack vectors that traditional IT tools cannot see.
Production Continuity
Any security measure that adds latency or disrupts automation can halt production lines, causing significant financial losses.
Multi-Vendor Environments
Factories run dozens of different PLC brands, HMI systems, and proprietary protocols that require broad detection coverage.
Supply Chain Risk
Third-party integrators and remote maintenance connections introduce persistent access points into production networks.
How NETRUDER Protects Manufacturing
Purpose-built detection and monitoring capabilities for this sector
Production Line Monitoring
Track PLC-to-HMI communications, detect unauthorized program changes, and monitor setpoint modifications in real time.
IT/OT Boundary Enforcement
Identify and alert on unauthorized cross-zone traffic between enterprise networks and production environments.
Vendor Access Monitoring
Track remote maintenance sessions, flag unusual access patterns, and maintain audit trails of all third-party activity.
Asset Inventory & Vulnerability Mapping
Passively fingerprint every device on the production network with vendor, model, and firmware identification. Correlate against CVE databases with production-impact risk scoring.
Supported Protocols
Compliance Coverage
Automotive OEM
A global automotive manufacturer deployed NETRUDER across 12 production facilities over a 6-week rollout. Passive fingerprinting discovered 23 unmanaged devices on production VLANs within the first scan, including legacy PLCs with known vulnerabilities.
Discovered 23 unmanaged devices connected to production VLANs — 8 with critical CVEs
Blocked 3 unauthorized firmware update attempts on critical PLCs via real-time alerting
Reduced incident investigation time from days to hours with full traffic forensics
Achieved IEC 62443 SL-2 certification across all 12 facilities with automated evidence packs
Continuous CVE monitoring identified 31 vulnerable firmware versions across multi-vendor PLC fleet
Explore Other Industries
Energy & Utilities
Power generation, transmission, and distribution networks face escalating cyber threats. NETRUDER provides continuous monitoring across substations, SCADA systems, and distributed energy resources without impacting grid reliability.
Water & Wastewater
Water treatment and distribution systems are essential to public health. NETRUDER monitors SCADA networks controlling chemical dosing, pump stations, and distribution systems to prevent tampering and detect anomalies.
Transportation & Logistics
Rail systems, ports, airports, and logistics hubs depend on OT networks for safe operations. NETRUDER provides visibility into signaling systems, traffic management, and cargo handling infrastructure.
Protect Your Manufacturing Operations
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